The Made in the USA myth
Today, Explained 
About this episode
This special feed drop of NPR's Planet Money examines the United States' dwindling domestic garment industry and whether it is ever likely to come back. This episode was reported and hosted by Sarah Gonzalez, produced by Willa Rubin with help from Emma Peaslee, edited by Marianne McCune, fact-checked by Sierra Juarez, and engineered by Robert Rodriguez. Find more about Planet Money here. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. "Made in USA" on the label on a pair of jeans. Photo by Brent Lewin/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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