China now has the world’s second-largest defense budget

"China now has the world’s second-largest defense budget after the United States and the fastest growing military market."

"If the People’s Liberation Army went to war tomorrow, it would field an arsenal bristling with hardware from some of America’s closest allies: Germany, France and Britain."

Paid for by American consumers buying cheap Chinese products at their local Wal-mart.

http://www.reuters.com/investigates/china-military/#article/part5

As if you needed another reason not to buy Chinese

The U.S. has promised $20 million in aid for victims of Supertyphoon Haiyan in the Philippines and has mobilized an aircraft carrier for the relief effort. Britain is also sending a warship and has pledged $16 million. The Vatican is dispatching $4 million, Japan $10 million and New Zealand $1.7 million. And China, the world’s most populous nation and second largest economy?

It’s handing over $100,000.

Read more: Haiyan: China's Paltry Aid to the Philippines | TIME.com http://world.time.com/2013/11/13/china-to-philippines-here-have-a-measly-100000-in-aid/#ixzz2kY6izmS7

Mysterious Outbreak of Illnesses Tied to Jerky Treats Made in China

"Nearly 600 pets have died and more than 3,600 have been sickened in an ongoing, mysterious outbreak of illnesses tied to jerky treats made in China, federal animal health officials said Tuesday. "

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/pet-jerky-treat-mystery-nearly-600-animals-dead-still-no-8C11436330

Textile factories are bustling again in the United States, but their floors are largely empty of people

After years of decline, one of the hardest hit industries in the United States might be making a comeback. But while textile manufacturing might return to the Carolinas, the jobs probably will not.

http://www.nytimes.com/video/2013/09/19/business/100000002318557/back-to-made-in-america.html?smid=fb-nytimes&WT.z_sma=VI_BTM_20130920

Your smart phone would only cost about $4 more to make in the U.S.

Your smart phone would only cost about $4 more to make in the U.S.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/08/28/technology/mobile/moto-x-united-states/index.html?sr=fb082813googlephonecost5p

Our U.S. Factory Workers vs Theirs: Table Tennis

Thank you NewBalance!

Made in America: The Short List

"Buying Made in USA is not just a passing trend. It truly is something we as consumers, business owners and even government can do to support small to mid-size businesses," said Julie Reiser, president and co-founder of Made in USA Certified, which audits supply chains for businesses that want their products to bear their seal.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/13/living/made-in-america?sr=fb070413madeinamerica5p