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In reply to the discussion: Wal-Mart plans $50 billion "buy American" push [View all]KurtNYC
(14,549 posts)46. Yes. An average $5 bil out of $446 bil annually
I wonder if this isn't less than they already buy? 2% of what's on the shelves?! 2% ?? Considering that most paper products are made here -- diapers, paper towels, etc. that should be 2% right there.
I wonder if there are stores in China that average 2% American-made product.
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hmm, perhaps if they hadn't outsourced all their manufacturing to other countries, they would
niyad
Jan 2013
#1
I've only been to Walmart 4 times in my life, and I'm 55. And I don't think I've spent more than
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#8
I agree - it's likely to be a scam. Someone like the groups watching them may report back.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#17
Oh wow. I remember the original 'Buy American' WalMart. Back then it wasn't hard to find USA made.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#37
Big Woo... That translates to 5 Billion a year over 10 years. They spend 262 Billion annually now.
Ellipsis
Jan 2013
#3
Unfortunately it will work on the lowest common denominator, which is what they intend anyway. nt
RiverSong
Jan 2013
#6
Sam started out 'ALL AMERICAN' It was his greedy offspring that went to Chinese and India products.
appleannie1
Jan 2013
#7
When Sam was alive, the used to promote locally made products in their stores.
liberal N proud
Jan 2013
#14
you do remember that dear old sam managed for years to get out of paying even minimum wage,
niyad
Jan 2013
#20
But he also made a lot of cashiers in those days retire as millionaires
liberal N proud
Jan 2013
#32
Many, many times, "made in USA" means assembled in USA. Was actually manufactured in China, etc.
patricia92243
Jan 2013
#16
Exactly. Gap and Hillfinger made pants in Saipan which is U.S. territory
Left Coast2020
Jan 2013
#28
If Walmart is concerned about the economy, they should pay their workers living wages.
diane in sf
Jan 2013
#21
$50 billion/10 years = 2% of their purchases. And ask Vlasic how being in a Walmart "helps business"
PSPS
Jan 2013
#24
"Made in America' WAS the Walmart motto -try finding an image on the internet
underpants
Jan 2013
#40
If they do this, pay above minimum wage, and offer their employees some benefits
Drahthaardogs
Jan 2013
#43