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Why are U S toys made in faraway places
The Mini Page interviews toy expert Douglas Thomson, president of the Toy Manufacturers of America. He explains manufacturers seek low labor costs for hand painting, assembly, and packaging to keep prices reasonable. Leading cheap-cost regions are Hong Kong Taiwan and Korea, with China developing its toy industry.
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Toy Manufacturers of America
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