"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message
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Gatt wrote:

Wal-Mart's domestic factories were going flat out when they bragged to
everybody about how American they were.


One thing here. Wal-Mart isn't a manufacture.

True, but they're an umbrella for them. Check this out, direct from
http://www.walmart-china.com

"Wal-Mart firmly believes in local procurement."
http://wal-martchina.com/english/walmart/index.htm Done laughing yet?

ButWaitThere'sMo

"We recognize that by purchasing quality products, we can generate more job
opportunities, support local manufacturing and boost economic development.
Over 95% of the merchandise in our stores in China is sourced locally." [I
love irony...]

"We have established partnerships with nearly 20,000 suppliers in China. At
Wal-Mart, we always work with our suppliers to grow together...
Additionally, Wal-Mart directly exports about US$9 billion from China every
year. The export volume by third party suppliers is also estimated to be
over US$9 billion."

"Wal-Mart will continue to grow in China and contribute to the local economy
in the following areas:
a.. Increase procurement and support the export of Chinese products to
international markets
b.. Increase investment in China, especially in the western provinces, in
response to the governmental policy of "Developing the West"
c.. Create more employment opportunities and generate more tax revenues to
benefit the local economy
d.. Work closely with consumer goods manufacturers, sharing information
and resources, in order to help improve their production, technology and
management skills"