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jonkay1, I pointed out that they don't mention 'China' in the literature. I remember some years ago when they first got the equipment and were making their plans known. AT that time, they were slear that final assembly would be in China.
IF they start building tubes in the U.S> again, then a) they will be VERY expensive due to the EPA regulations and the labor costs, or b) the labor costs will have adjusted and U.S> citizens will be making 50 cents an hour, right?
I applaud GT for doing anything to make some jobs here in the U.S., but as far as I know these tubes are finalized in China. NOte the literature....'high U.S. content'..... How do they get to put 'Made in California'? Maybe Gov. Schwarzenneger sold Cali to the Chinese? lol The Chinesse own enough of our debt to be a full-fledged partner in our economy anyway. Imagine that....the largest 'capitalist' economy being supported and so enmeshed with the largest Communist economy! Wonders never cease. Peace through business!
IF I am incorrect on this, I apologize, but this was the GT plan of action when these tubes were first being built.
And...if they are good tubes, then Hurrah! I have been urging all of my young friends to learn Chinese. You can't argue with 2 billion+ people.....and you probably can't fight them, either! LOL Peace on EArth, good will toward men.
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