Isike said that while trade concessions would be discussed, he doubted the South African government would give up its laws to appease Musk.
While the US once had a robust clothing manufacturing industry, much of production shifted overseas by the late 20th century to countries with lower labour costs. Today, only about 2-3 percent of clothing and only 1 percent of shoes sold in the US are made domestically. The majority of these items are imported from China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and India, which are top players in textile and garment production.Less than 1 percent of toys sold in the US are manufactured domestically. The vast majority, some 75 percent, are imported from China, with additional imports from countries like Vietnam, India and Indonesia.
Less than 10 percent of beauty and personal care products sold in the US are made domestically, according to NielsenIQ data. This includes categories like hair care, cosmetics, nail products, as well as bath and shower products. The vast majority of these items are imported, primarily from manufacturing hubs such as China, South Korea, France and Italy.Moving along to the garage, again, practically everything is mostly not made in the US.In 2024, approximately 16 million new vehicles were sold across the US. Of those, about 45 percent were from US car companies, including top manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, which owns Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep.
The most popular vehicle sold in the US is the Ford F-Series pick-up truck, which has maintained its position as the top-selling vehicle in the US for more than four decades.However, while these companies might have their headquarters in the US, they all outsource auto parts manufacturing or assembly to countries with lower production costs, such as Mexico, China, South Korea and Canada.
The vast majority (97 percent) of bicycles sold in the US are imported, with most coming from China, Taiwan, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Some 30 to 40 percent of lawn mowers sold in the US are produced domestically, with leading brands like John Deere and Toro manufacturing a portion of their products in the US. However, the remaining 60 to 70 percent of lawn mowers are imported, primarily from China, Taiwan and Vietnam.to control all of the Strip
while continuing to impose an 11-week aid blockade that has been widely condemned.Many world leaders, including allies, have demanded that Israel end the war and let aid into the war-ravaged territory or face punitive actions.
Chaos erupts as Palestinians rush to aid site after months of blockadeChaos erupted in Rafah as thousands of desperate Palestinians swarmed a new aid distribution site, set up by the controversial US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Live ammunition was fired to disperse the large crowds.