The phrase “Made in China” is one that every American deals with everyday. Some may not notice the labels of the cotton under-shirt, or the silverware in their hands, or their new LCD television, but the truth of the matter is that the U.S. imports more than $25 billion from China, according to the General Administration of Customs.
Most of the materials worn on the backs of Americans and bought at the big-box store known as Wal-Mart come from the land of China.
It can be difficult to otherwise buy anything made in the US for most Americans. The terms globalization and cheap labor comes to my mind.
With the recent controversies of rat-poisoned-pet-food from China and the lead in children’s toys, some consumers are deciding to purchase items not made in China.
A few websites are preaching their response to Chinas human rights’ issues by “Boycotting China.”
www.webcom.com/hrin/magazine/oct96/china.html
www.byteland.org/boycottchina/index.html
This is a way individuals can be responsible and take a small step in boycotting China. It becomes up to consumers to become conscious consumers.
