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CNBC: China investing in U.S.
In Indiana, ongoing concerns about subsidized auto parts from China and Japan
As the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) has pointed out, America's auto parts sector is a key pillar of U.S. industry. Unfortunately, more than 400,000 jobs in the U.S. auto supply chain have been lost since 2000. One major problem is China's persistent violations of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, and another 1.6 million U.S. jobs are at risk unless China's illegal trading practices are curtailed.
RADIO: AAM's Scott Paul on Leslie Marshall Radio Show, May 20, 2013
In the wake of the recent Bangladesh garment factory disaster, where more than 1,000 workers died, Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul was interviewed on The Leslie Marshall Radio Show last night.
Paul said that the Bangladesh factory collapse is tragic, and points to the question of why Americans are buying from overseas producers who utilize poor working conditions.
May 21, 2013 Headlines: Tensions with North Korea, a stronger WTO, and more.
Bloomberg: The U.S. and South Korea are hoping North Korea will recognize the need for peace on the peninsula in due time.
Bloomberg B.W.: America is in need of a strong World Trade orginization due to two key long-term trends in U.S. trade.
Shoring up our security means addressing the China challenge
Talk about hitting the nail on the head.
Rep. Randy Forbes, co-chairman of the Congressional China Caucus, says Washington is burying its head in the sand when it comes to the aspirations of the Chinese government.
In an opinion posted to the National Review’s blog, he writes:
Quote of the Day from Caterpillar's Doug Oberhelman
This gem comes from Mina Kimes' Bloomberg Businessweek piece on Caterpillar's Doug Oberhelman:
“I always try to communicate to our people that we can never make enough money,” Oberhelman continues. “We can never make enough profit.”
May 20, 2013 Headlines: Manufacturing & social media, growth of the U.S. economy, and more.
Cisco: Social media is quickly becoming a pivotal part of the manufacturing industry.
New York Times: Hackers in China continue to target the U.S. through different methods.
President Obama visits Baltimore factory to promote infrastructure investment as a means of revitalizing the middle class
It's Fashion Friday, but NoCargo carries more than just American-made clothing!
It's Fashion Friday, but the resource we're sharing today sells more than just clothing.May 17, 2013 Headlines: Strengthening our national security, focusing on jobs, and more.
CBS: Reports show that manufacturing output in the U.S. had its largest decline in six months in April.
National Journal: The U.S. needs to keep a strong influence over foreign nuclear operations.
Five reasons you should be concerned about the U.S. military's reliance on foreign manufacturers.
Last week the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) told you about a new study prepared by Brigadier General John Adams (U.S. Army, Retired). The report finds urgent action is needed to reduce the U.S. military’s dangerous dependence on foreign suppliers for the raw materials, parts, and finished products needed to defend America.
The report is lengthy, and we at ManufactureThis don't presume all of you have read it already, so we wanted to highlight five reasons you should be concerned about the findings.
Looking for a manufacturing job? Consider heading to one of these ten metro areas!
At ManufactureThis, we talk a lot about the 500,000 manufacturing jobs created since 2010. It’s a nice number to cite. But have you wondered where in the U.S. those jobs are sprouting up?
Forbes Magazine took a crack at that question. In a story published on its website, it lists the top ten “manufacturing boomtowns” in America.
National Retail Federation dismisses global safety plan for garment factories while Cambodian shoe factory collapses.
OPINION: Aren't we better off buying safe, Made-in-USA products?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Here's a brief opinion piece from Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) Media Director Steven Capozzola.
May 16, 2013 Headlines: factory collapses in Cambodia, U.S. retail industry dismisses plan for safer working conditions, & more
Washington Post: Part of Cambodian factory producing shoes for sale in U.S. collapses.
Bloomberg: China believes its economy is being hurt by weak yen.
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