Foreign Made Items You Might Be Buying

Politics/Social Issues - Social Issues - General

By: goodselfme 18-Jan-2012

Introduction:

Are you supporting America by buying American made and American produced products? Here are a list of some foreign made items you might be buying not knowing there are similar products you can substitute that are U.S.A. made instead.

Water

Some brands of water are so widely advertised that the ads sway people into buying them and the people don't even read the labels. One such item is Perrier sparkling water. This, when known to be a product of France can be eliminated if you want to support America and buy American products. Actually some similar fizzy water can be made right at home with an American made siphon king device with cartridges inserted to make it whenever you want it. Even if you don't know this is a French name, now you are informed it is a French product and not American.Evian and Sparkletts water are other foreign made water products.

Make Up

For years the American made products have been declining since consumers have not read labels and instead bought according to advertisements on TV and in magazines. The products become household words, yet greatly affect the American economy. Several of these make up products have been around a long time and women are not aware they are foreign products. After looking at the list you will be informed of only some foreign products, so please read labels and buy American.Thank you. All Biotherm cosmetics are foreign made and then distributed in the United States.L'Oreal health and beauty aids, Lancome and Maybelline are all foreign made make up products.Nivea products are not made in America.

Alcohol

Your favorite alcoholic drink might be from a foreign country. Look this bunch over and determine to buy American instead the next time you go to the liquor store. Some names suggest a foreign country,yet people do not pay much attention to labels and actually might not even know these are from another country and NOT from the U.S.A.Bollinger Champagne, Chivas Regal Scotch,Dom Perignon, Glenlivet Scotch,Jameson Whiskey,Martel Cognac, Moet Champagne, Mumms Champagne, Seagrams Gin, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Vivendi-Seagram Wild Turkey Bourbon and many others too. Reading the labels will inform you where the products were made and also look where the ingredients came from when making your selection of alcoholic beverages to buy.

Assorted Items

You might not be fully aware of the origin of these assorted items.They are from foreign countries,some from countries that are not even American allies.Reconsider buying these for yourself or for gifts in the future so you can support America and American brands. Le Creuset cookware is not American made.BIC lighters are made and distributed in another country to America; they are not American made products.Houghton Mifflin books used in many schools are not an American product.Did you know not even Allegra, the allergy medication is not American made or manufactured in the United States? Pierre Cardin is not American either.

Toys and Accessories

Many obscure toys and accessories are made in foreign countries and shipped here to be sold. Unsuspecting Americans who don't know or bother to inquire buy foreign items instead of American. If you do not know where a product is made, ask or look at labels and buy American.Consider searching for American made and American parts as well. You will be amazed at some of these on the list that are not American made that you have bought for many years. Michelin tires and auto parts are made in another country.Krups coffee makers and other Krups products are not made in America. Remember Taylor made golf items are foreign. made.

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TigerStripes 1/18/2012
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I've been trying to be better at buying American made products with the economy being as it is. Great topic!
markgordonbrown 1/18/2012
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Did you know that buying foreign made products not only hurts the economy but the environment too? Good list.
pamperedpen 1/18/2012
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Wow! I had no idea about some of these items. H5
slund 1/18/2012
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Good job on your list!
clewand550 1/18/2012
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Thank you for sharing this list. Very accurate list.