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CPSC Chairwoman Inez Tenenbaum. Credit: Robert Giroux/MCT
It's the calling card of a staggering percentage of products that Americans buy. And what does that phrase conjure for you? Poorly made? Dangerous? Ask America's top product safety official about Chinese-made products and you're going to get a different answer. She said change is already here -- asserting there's a new awareness among Chinese government officials and manufacturers that has led to a noticeable difference in imports from that country meeting U.S. standards.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairwoman Inez Tenenbaum said recent law changes in the U.S. and a constant dialogue with the Chinese government is yielding results that should end up with American consumers feeling better about Chinese products.
"They have gotten the message," Tenenbaum said. "And it's very important to the Chinese that the brand 'Made in China' have a positive meaning to Americans, since we are probably the largest consuming nation of Chinese products ... Our economies are tied, but we do not jeopardize safety for trade issues."
She said the Chinese have closed some factories that violated U.S. safety laws.
To watch the interview and read more about this issue, visit WalletPop.com/consumer-ally.
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3-17-2010 @ 11:24PM
Jane said...Products from China are poorly made and are basically junk. I would prefer to buy products from Italy. Quality is more important than price. I check the item to see the country of origin. If it is made in China , I refuse to buy it. The Chinese have flooded our market with tainted pet food, contaminated food,and unsafe toys for children. The decision is quite simple. Buy American or Italian products and have peace of mind.
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3-18-2010 @ 4:03PM
mbjisajjfan said...That is somewhat hard to do if the majority of products sold in the U.S. are from China...
3-18-2010 @ 6:22PM
Heather said...Do you own anything then? I am guessing you don't have a tv, or any other electronic device. What about the pc you are using, some parts of it are made in China, because that is the only place those parts are made. What about the Toyota recall , many of those cars were made here in N.A. Even if you own an American car many parts of those cars are made elsewhere even if it is put together in the USA.
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