While American athletes are hoping to bring home gold this summer, several politicians are trying to use the Olympic Games to bring something else back to the United States: jobs.
Last Thursday, the Associated Press reported that the red, white and blue uniforms to be worn by U.S. Olympic athletes had been manufactured in China. American clothing designer Ralph Lauren Corp. is a sponsor of the The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and was selected to create and provide Team USA's opening and closing ceremony uniforms. Ralph Lauren is also providing casual apparel for the athletes to wear in London while not competing.
- Companies:
- American Apparel
- Places:
- China
- United States
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