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Jobs have been leaving this country for decades. Cheaper labor has always been the factor mentioned. I don't think 25 or 30 for line workers is justified.

Not skilled workers, like electricians, ironworkers, tinknockers. They have skills that took some time to learn. Guys in production were making that much here. How much do they get paid overseas? Management/white collar/ CEOs all have their finger in the pie too.

Wages are just one factor, albeit a large one. The end price for American made goods is just too high for most people to accept. How much is an American pair of shoes these days? Home Depot, Tractor Supply are full of Chinese. I don't follow the news closely, but I know Delphi union made...

LaCrosse boots are Chinese made now. I think Sears is slowly switching too. I think it is hard to compete. We have priced ourselves out of the market.

I try to stay out of Walmart. How many clothing and shoe factories are left in the US? Back in the late 70s early 80s I used to buy American made Wolverine shoes. I was given a pair of Texas Steer, K mart brand shoes. I can't remember where they were made back then, but foreign. They lasted...

My nephew had a Harbor Freight 3/8 fine tooth ratchet he thought highly of. We will see how long it lasts. My Dad used to buy some tools from them 30 years ago. Some of them weren't bad. My son bought me a 3/4 drive set from Tractor Supply. Chinese. Has held up for a year OK. Nice to...