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The article Made in America addresses the problems of the huge financial and trade deficits of the U.S.A., and
Wake up, Americans suggests some solutions, including an interactive version of the Bowles-Simpson proposals, how would YOU cut the deficit?


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Here are some American manufacturers recommended by contributors of the Amazon Users Forum. Click on their name to go to their web-site to get catalogs and find local retailers selling their products. Some of them will sell to you directly over the Internet:
In the NOTES, @ indicates that Amazon.com carries some items; ! indicates that some items of this manufacturer are not made in USA

MANUFACTURER NOTES PRODUCTS FACTORY LOCATION
Toys made in USA Toys for all ages, at all price levels. New York
Pinnacle Speakers @ !Hi-quality speakers, priced from $119 to $4000, also available from RadioShack New York
Kobold watches !Finally! Once more watches made in America, Pittsburgh, PA.
Buck Knives @ ! quality pocket knives Idaho
Leatherman Multitools @ patented multitool sets, folding knives, many combinations Portland, OR
Rada Cutlery @ kitchen cutlery and utensils Waverly, IA
Lehman's !kitchen-ware, tools, camping products, toys etc Dalton, OH
Maglite Co @ quality flashlights, LED and standard Ontario, Cal
Pigeon Toe Designer Ceramics, bowls, lamp fixtures, etc N.Portland, OR
Tervis @Glass tumblers N.Venice, FL
Emmrod !fishing poles and rods. Handles for the Packer line are imported Washington State
Victor Mill @ bedding, comforters, etc Greenville, SC
Royal Pillows @ pillows, both down and polyester filled Miami, FL
A.J. Moss !bedding, window treatments, etc various locations
Softee @ hair treatments aand skin care products Somerville, TN
Thorlo @ quality socks for hiking, skiing, other sports N.Carolina
Hardwick Clothes @ quality men's and women's clothing Cleveland, TN
American made tee shirts, jeans, etc. Yes, you CAN buy US made tee shirts, clothing. GA, KY, IL, WI. TX
Columbia Knit @ Columbiaknit brand of clothing and knitwear Portland, OR
Texas Jeans Men's, women's. children's jeans (Note: Levis are no longer US made!) Asheboro, NC
Buddy's Jeans Men's, women's. children's jeans New Hebron, MS
Hampton Shoe work and hiking boots St. Louis, MO
Homer Laughlin China @ Fiesta Ware - dinner ware, kitchen pottery Newell, WV
Scharffenberger @ Gourmet Chocolates San Francisco, CA
See's Candies @ Gourmet Chocolates Los Angeles, CA
Hershey Candies @ Chocolate bars, collections Hershey, PA
Crayola @ !Children's crayons and coloring kits, some made in Mexico Bethlehem and Easton. PA
Maple Landmark @ wooden toys and children's games Vermont
Pyrex @ temperature resistant glassware Charleroi. PA
H F Coors ceramic dinner ware and accessory items Tucson, AZ
Bowery Lane bicycles, all US made Brooklyn, NY
Trek !racing, touring, mountain and town bicycles,only some models made in USA Waterloo, WI
Old Town Canoe ! Canoes and kayaks. Old Town, ME
Gibson @ ! Guitars, electronic and standard. Memphis, TN

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