When the uniforms for the U.S. Olympic team were revealed their design, with patriotic coloring and crisp style, drew accolades. A closer look at the label inside however, sparked considerable controversy. The label disclosed that the uniforms, designed by American fashion icon Ralph Lauren, were made in China. It seems that many people felt that Olympic athletes representing the United States should also wear clothing made in the United States. This feeling is representative of a growing trend. While some 90 percent of all clothing sold in the United States is imported from countries like China and Bangladesh, some manufacturers are now moving their operations back to the United States where they believe that quality levels are higher. The trend, termed reshoring, is adding hundreds of new jobs to the U.S. economy, and there is a push to increase the number of companies using this strategy. In response to the fury over the Olympic uniforms, Ralph Lauren admits that it made a mistake when it manufactured them in China. According to the company, when the next Olympic Games start, U.S. athletes will be clad in clothing that is produced in the United States. Discussion Questions 1. Discuss the controversy over the uniforms for U.S. Olympic athletes. Did Ralph Lauren do anything wrong? Was it unethical to manufacture the uniforms in China? 2. Are critics being fair to Ralph Lauren? Does all of the gear used by U.S. Olympic athletes have to be produced in the United States? Is Ralph Lauren being held to a different standard? 3. Do you think all stakeholders would agree with those who have criticized Ralph Lauren for failing to make the U.S. Olympic uniforms in the United States