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True - one picture is worth a 1,000 words (Original Post) packman Jul 2015 OP
...and this one spanone Jul 2015 #1
American companies could compete with China if... Frustratedlady Jul 2015 #3
Wait!.....whut????? dixiegrrrrl Jul 2015 #4
TRUMP a total phony baloney spanone Jul 2015 #5
He's actually correct BrotherIvan Jul 2015 #6
Thanks! oldandhappy Jul 2015 #2

spanone

(135,832 posts)
1. ...and this one
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 10:02 AM
Jul 2015


Donald Trump Blames China for Fact That Much of His Gear is 'Made in China'

Donald Trump, who has repeatedly accused China of stealing manufacturing jobs from the U.S., acknowledged today that an array of Trump-branded clothes, accessories and other products are made in China.

The real estate and casino mogul, who is considering a run for the Republican presidential nomination, blamed China for the fact that Trump ties, Trump cufflinks and even Trump teddy bears come with a "Made in China" label.

"The answer is very simple: Because of the fact that China so manipulates their currency it makes it almost impossible for American companies to compete," Trump told ABC News.
"You see it with all of the items you are talking about. You also see it with building products. If it continues this way, America won't have any jobs, except for taking care of the elderly."

Asked if he ever looked at having his Trump products manufactured in the U.S., Trump said, "Always do. There are very few companies that do it because they can't compete with the manipulation."


http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donald-trump-admits-gear-made-china-labels/story?id=13472355

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
3. American companies could compete with China if...
Thu Jul 2, 2015, 11:00 AM
Jul 2015

Trump didn't take so much in profit.

Anyone who buys Trump products is a chump.

BrotherIvan

(9,126 posts)
6. He's actually correct
Fri Jul 3, 2015, 04:32 AM
Jul 2015

My side business is manufacturing products in the US. The system does not allow for the cost of these products and basically forces you to go offshore. Retailers take 50%-75% of the selling price and the manufacturer pays for all shipping and eats returns, pays for their own advertising, etc. So it is nearly impossible to wholesale US made goods. That's why companies like ours and others direct retail for the most part. It's the only way.

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