Chinese Imports and Product Safety

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Toys, tires, foods and toothpaste have raised questions about the safety of imports from China. Is China trying to clean up its act? What about the demand for cheap products from US companies--and from consumers? We hear a program that's as relevant today, as the holiday season gets underway, as it was when it was first broadcast back in July. Also, will immigration enforcement mean a shortage of Christmas trees? (This archived edition of To the Point will not air live on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special holiday programming.)

Toys, tires, foods and toothpaste have raised questions about the safety of imports from China. Is China trying to clean up its act? What about the demand for cheap products from US companies--and from consumers? We hear a program that's as relevant today, as the holiday season gets underway, as it was when it was first broadcast back in July. Also, does the failure of immigration reform mean a shortage of workers to cut Christmas trees? We go to Oregon for some answers. (This archived edition of To the Point will not air live on KCRW as it will be pre-empted by special holiday programming.)

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Frances Anderton, Karen Radziner