

<num> Number: 283 
<title> Topic: China Trade

<desc> Description: 
Has the China trade policy had a positive effect on
U.S. consumers? 

<narr> Narrative: 
Chinese manufacturers' exploitation of the labor force 
and poor working conditions have brought criticism from 
the U.S. and some European organizations, particularly 
organized labor unions.  They contend that U.S. consumers 
are being offered products inferior in both quality of 
material and workmanship.  U.S. companies allege that, 
with using foreign manufacturers, consumer costs remain 
relatively stable with minimal degradation in quality and 
workmanship of the product involved.