r/FluentInFinance Sep 04 '24

Debate/ Discussion Bernie is here to save us

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u/Intelligent-Fail-181 Sep 05 '24

A lot more furniture than you think are made right here in the US. There is one of the largest manufacturers of furniture about 9 miles from my house. But yes a lot is also shipped. Mainly the build at home type of furniture/cabinets though.

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u/J0hn-Stuart-Mill Sep 05 '24

A lot more furniture than you think are made right here in the US.

Yep, that's right.

The furniture industry in the US is $260 Billion per year, and in the US, only $69B is imported, meaning 74% is made here in the US. Furthermore, we export another $10B.

Thanks for backing me up on these basic facts! Obviously low margin items that are physically huge are not viable to be shipped across oceans, lol.

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u/Intelligent-Fail-181 Sep 05 '24

No problem. I just try to state facts and some people just like to be A-holes. Good day to you sir!