Paulie,
Yes, we are slowly increasing our manufacturing. However, it takes a group effort. IF everyone simply started NOT buying products made in China it would make a difference.
I tried this, last time I went clothes shopping. I actually looked at labels at Target, Marshals and two other stores. I did not buy any clothing items made there.
The problem is in many consumer products the choice is very limited. For example, almost all power tools are now made in China. I bought a new set of Milwaukee cordless drills after Christmas at Home Depot. All the major brands were made in China. I checked.
I have to buy my products (garments) from a wholesale house. They have their shirts made all over the world - Honduras, Haiti, Viet Nam, and sometimes China.
They used to offer Made in America shirts and caps. The quality was no better and the price was always higher. Shockingly, sales were poor and they discontinued the line.
It isn't enough to just "Buy American"...American manufacturers need to produce a reasonable product at a reasonable price.
“All the major brands were made in China. I checked.”
Interesting you mentioned that. Not long ago I was in a hardware store and saw quite a few items labeled “Pittsburgh Steel”. I got all excited and grabbed the manager and commented on how great it is to be selling American made steel products to Americans who actually USE American made products.
He pulled me aside and said that’s just the name - all that is made in China.
I felt naive.
Yes, we have MUCH work to do - all of us.