U.S. still the worlds largest manufacturing country...
By ParaTed2k
@ParaTed2k (22940)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
February 9, 2011 2:38pm CST
Despite the common misconceptions about the U.S. manufacturing sector, it is still (by far) the largest in the world. In fact, if the U.S. manufacturing sector was an independent nation, it would be the 3rd largest economy in the world.
In other words, don't believe the naysayers, because their myths can't keep up with reality.
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
9 Feb 11
Maybe so, but the fact that there's a lot of factories around the US does not help the people who have been laid off because THEIR factories have been closed. For example, Dockers in Greenville, SC where my uncle used to work. He didn't get laid off because he retired first, but he knew a lot of people who were.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
9 Feb 11
And how many blacksmiths lost their jobs to the auto industry?
True there aren't as many manufacturing jobs, but that's mostly because we don't need huge factories with thousands of workers to get the job done anymore. While it is sad to see people lose their jobs, we can't hang on to outdated methods and unproductive models just to keep people employed.
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
9 Feb 11
This wasn't a case of Dockers giving way to some new and exciting textile product though. This was a case of sending jobs overseas.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
9 Feb 11
Yes, there are sectors that we have lost, but there are also sectors we have gained. The point is, the myth is just that.. a myth.
We do ourselves a disservice if we rely solely on one stream of income, and that's no one's fault but our own.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
9 Feb 11
I See so many factries close for all have gone to China or mexico brizil and other places.
Like HErsey have you ate a hershey bar lately?
more wax than any thing.
. and ever thing that comes from China isnt up to our standards like electri skillets they start peeling and sticking with in like 3 times of cook.
I for one would really like the USA to satrt makeing these things again.
! The other countries that do this are cheap and work incheap ways charge more and pay less for thier workers not right!
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
10 Feb 11
You can find all those things made in the USA.. they're just higher end in pricing..and as you point out, quality.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
9 Feb 11
I think it's interesting that no one has considered this a positive thing. :~D
@cyfernet (2383)
• United States
9 Feb 11
I don't know what sector of manufacturing you are referring to but i guess China, Japan and Korea are also one of the largest manufacturing countries when compared to other countries in the world. I think China tops the list when compared to the countries i mentioned. I'am not sure of USA but China is the largest manufacturing country in terms of electronic products it manufactures.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
9 Feb 11
I am talking about the manufacturing sector in general. China is 2nd, but not a close second.
Yes, if you break it down to specific markets, there are nations that produce more than the US.. but in over all production, no one else comes close.
Like I said, if the US Manufacturing sector was an independent nation, it would be the 3rd largest economy in the world. (Behind the entire GDP of Japan and China).
http://blog.american.com/?p=8593
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
9 Feb 11
Could be, but only if China's manufacturing sector eclipses their entire GDP.
@LaDeBoheme (2004)
• United States
9 Feb 11
Yes, the US is first, and China second. BUT according to some sources, China could eclipse the US in 2011.
Read more: www.ft.com/cms/s/0/af2219cc-7c86-11df-8b74-00144feabdc0.html
@LaDeBoheme (2004)
• United States
10 Feb 11
You made the observation that you thought it interesting that nobody considers this a positive thing. Reading through the comments, I see you're right.
It IS true and it IS a positive thing. It's not about the US outsourcing to other countries who may or may not turn out inferior products. The US is a democratic society. We have choices. We can buy or not buy goods made in other countries. Regardless, the USA is still #1 in manufacturing.
@buli23 (550)
• India
10 Feb 11
I am agree with you about the manufacturing sector of U.S. It is a fact that in the field manufacturing U.s is largest.
