You Are Mistaken If You Believe These Companies Are Still American

Published on 10/05/2021
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American Girl

In the United States, another line of our dolls is a big seller! You could be owed thousands of dollars if you own any ancient or antique American Girl dolls. Pleasant Rowland formed the Pleasant Company, the company that created these dolls, in 1998. These items were once exclusively accessible through mail order. Mattel acquired the brand in 1998 and expanded the reach of the toys for the broader public. A rise in demand triggered an increase in supply. The dolls are still created in Germany, even though the books are still made in Wisconsin. Their accessories, on the other hand, are created in China and delivered to Wisconsin, where they are assembled.

American Girl

American Girl

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Chevrolet

A big selling point for Chevrolet is that it’s built in the United States. Despite the fact that the vehicles are still constructed in Detroit, the parts are made in China. Chevy automobiles employ more than half foreign-made parts. Consider the Chevrolet Silverado. On the other hand, just 46% of them are created in the United States. Only 51 percent of Chevy Colorados are made in the United States. The Corvette is unquestionably the most emblematic of all things American. With the exception of nine countries, the carmaker sells its vehicles worldwide. Until 2011, they were sold under the “Daewoo Motors” name in South Korea and were popular there.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet

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