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Rachel Slade
Journalist and author of "Making It in America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (And How It Got That Way)," discussing the challenges of domestic production.
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Sep 1, 2025
• 37min
Why it’s hard to make stuff in the U.S.
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In this conversation, journalist Rachel Slade, author of "Making It in America," tackles the daunting challenges of domestic manufacturing. She discusses how small businesses struggle to source American-made products amidst cheaper foreign options. The impact of historical trade policies and labor unions on today's economic landscape is revealed, along with the ethical dilemmas of cheap fashion. Slade also emphasizes the importance of consumer awareness and fair compensation in creating a sustainable and equitable manufacturing future.
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