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The State of “Made in America”
Despite the political power ascribed to homegrown goods, there’s never been a shorthand for well-made, ethical design.
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In June, news broke that the makers of the Instant Pot were planning a new line of products, some emblazoned with a motto not typically associated with kitchenware: "Make America Great Again." Reporting revealed that tableware company Lenox, owned by the same private-equity firm as the Instant Pot, also planned Trump-tribute dinnerware. The collections were quickly tabled, but it’s a reflection of our current cultural moment, where even something as simple as a countertop pressure cooker is political.
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