Make It and They Will Buy It

That’s right, bring it on back! In our hearts America has always been and will always be number one. In reality though it’s been quite a while since she could claim the number one spot when it comes to global manufacturing and exports. China has long held that spot. But times, they are a changin’. The almost forgotten “Made in the USA” label holds new appeal for a large portion of consumers, for various and obvious reasons. Foreign upheaval and a rash of poorly made products coming out of china plays a big part in this position reversal, as well as the US now having a large number of unemployed. At the same time that American workers are needing jobs and agreeing to slightly lower wages, Chinese labor costs are on the rise. Some consulting groups are predicting that by 2015 “Made in the USA” will once again mean quality, affordability, and availability to the global market. While this may be an optimistic prediction in the realm of turnaround time, it is not far reaching to say that US consumers as well as global consumers are ready for a change. If the USA once again makes it, they will buy it!