Companies That We Believed To Be American, But They Are Really Not!

Published on 10/05/2021
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American Girl

Another line of our dolls is a major seller in the United States! If you own any ancient or antique American Girl dolls, you may be due thousands of dollars. In 1998, Pleasant Rowland founded the Pleasant Company, which produced these dolls. Previously, these products were only available by mail order. Mattel purchased the brand in 1998 and increased the products’ appeal to a wider audience. Increased demand resulted in an increase in supply. Even if the dolls are still made in Germany, the books are still made in Wisconsin. On the other hand, their accessories are manufactured in China and shipped to Wisconsin for assembly.

American Girl

American Girl

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Chevrolet

Chevrolet’s primary selling point is that it is manufactured in the United States. While the vehicles are still built in Detroit, the components are manufactured in China. Chevrolet cars have more than 50% foreign-made components. Take the Chevrolet Silverado for example. On the other hand, just 46% are manufactured in the United States. Only 51% of Chevrolet Colorados are manufactured in the United States. Without a doubt, the Corvette is the most evocative of all things American. Except for nine countries, the automobile manufacturer sells its vehicles globally. They were popular in South Korea until 2011 when they were sold under the “Daewoo Motors” moniker.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet

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