Made In The USA?
Does it imply made in the USA? don’t be deceived! According to tradingeconomics.com.Over, 95% of the coffee, cocoa, and fish products we consume are imported.
How about clothing?
Imports of Clothing Sitc in the United States increased to 9577 USD Million in October from 9274 USD Million in September of 2021. source: U.s. Census Bureau
I personally have been searching for a simple winter jacket and have returned two that implied made in the USA. Hello, I thought it was a safe purchase to opt for a Levi Strauss, right? Wrong. Made in China.
Deceptive Websites Abound
Doing another search, I discovered a site (Free Country.com) that boasted its “born in America” story and how it began in Colorado and is now located in New York. The blog was all about the great outdoors in the good ‘ole U.S.A. blah blah blah.
They had a nice jacket they call the freecycle collection that is responsibly sourced, boasting one jacket containing 8 recycled bottles within the cozy interior. I thought great! I found a good jacket finally that I can feel good about wearing. It was delivered very quickly and once I opened the package, tried it on and was immediately disappointed.
The tag search came next and yup: Made in CHINA. An extra-large should have fit with some room to spare- IF it were made in the U.S ! So, I am now waiting for a return label and will, of course, have to wait two weeks to get my refund, minus $8.00 shipping.
Is Anything Made In The U.S.A.?
Some of a product is made in the USA
Am I being too harsh or does anybody else feel that outsourcing has taken over? We can understand the need for affordable materials, but why must we go elsewhere to find them?
Upon further research, it was discovered that any product that contains imported material of any kind can not be labeled as Made In the USA. So, even though a pair of pants may be manufactured in Los Angeles, if the zipper came from china or Indonesia, is it an American-made product? (I have yet to find most clothing actually have a true-to-size fit compared to 20 years ago)
Visit the FTC website and see for yourself what it takes to be Made In The USA Compliant. If you actually do find a product that is made here in the United States be prepared to pay for it. Is it worth the extra money? That would be a personal opinion between you and your wallet. Is the quality there as it was some 20 or 30 years ago?
What The Future Holds
Have you seen what is beginning to transpire in the last few decades? How about the present situations that are developing but have been labeled as consequences of the ongoing world pandemic. Is there a logical explanation for everything that has ( and is going to) happen in the world? The answer is yes.
Can We Know The Future?
Yes, it is possible to know the future
Are you aware of the 2,000 prophecies that have been fulfilled since the days of Adam and Eve? Yes, 2,000! And each of those 2,000 prophecies has been fulfilled to the letter, as they were written so they came to be. It is so exciting to know that someone can actually see the future and has told us about it.
If you are not aware of this, it is a good time to begin learning about the next great events that are yet to occur. Yes, there are prophecies yet to be fulfilled, and we can be assured that what He says WILL happen because He does not lie. I am referring to our great Creator and heavenly Father. He does have a divine design for this earth.
As we learn Bible truth we discover that everything is happening for a reason and soon, very soon we can expect even more signs of the times as we get closer to the return of our savior Jesus. I hope you take advantage of the opportunity to learn about Jesus before it is too late. May you be blessed with His love and guidance.
