In a bit of good news, the Whirlpool Corporation has won a victory in it's battle against cheap imports entering the US market unfairly. Whirlpool employs over 3,500 workers at its facility in the beautiful Ohio city of Clyde. The U.S. Commerce Department has agreed with Whirlpool that Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have set prices below fair market value in an attempt to illegally gain market share in the USA. Both companies have denied the claim and stated they will appeal the decision.
It is interesting to note the washing machines originate from South Korea and Mexico. Why Mexico? The answer is crystal clear - NAFTA. Whirlpool is fully committed to the 3,500 workers in Clyde and consumers in America need to commit to buying their products. Never under estimate the influence you have as a consumer.
As we have stated many times before - buy what your country produces.
http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2012/07/us_imposes_duties_on_samsung_l.html
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