Over 100,000 pairs of Ivanka Trump shoes have rolled off the assembly line at this Chinese factory. In a classic twist of irony, while Donald Trump has made a name for himself by shouting about bringing jobs back to America—often on Twitter—his family’s products are manufactured far and wide. And Ivanka is no exception.
The Washington Post has put together a thorough list detailing where various Trump products are produced. Here’s a snippet: “Trump shirts were created in countries like China, Bangladesh, Honduras, and Vietnam… Trump eyeglasses hail from China… Many Trump Home items including mirrors, ceramics, and kitchen gadgets are either made in China or imported from there… Trump Hotel pens are sourced from China or Taiwan, shipped into the U.S. via South Korea. The toiletries at Trump hotels—like shampoos and towels—are also made in China.”
Despite his loud proclamations against outsourcing jobs, Donald Trump (and his daughter) continues to do just that. Over 100,000 pairs of Ivanka Trump shoes have been manufactured at the Huajian shoe factory located in Guangdong province, China. Below are some snapshots of this bustling factory.
One photo from September 14, 2016, captures a worker diligently working on the production line in the Huajian factory, where numerous pairs of Ivanka Trump-branded shoes have been made over the years alongside other brands. The Dongguan factory employs about 15,000 people, and it takes over 200 workers to transform a single pair of shoes from concept to the loading dock.
In another image from the same date, weary workers unwind in their dormitory after a long shift. The scale of production is staggering, and it’s a sight that speaks volumes about the labor involved in creating those trendy shoes.
This photo from September 14, 2016, shows shoes lined up on the production line at the Huajian factory.
The backlash against this blatant hypocrisy led Ivanka to shift her shoe production from China to Ethiopia. And in case you were wondering, Trump is still asking Congress to fund that infamous wall.
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In summary, while Ivanka Trump’s shoes may be stylish, their production story raises eyebrows about the ongoing issues of outsourcing and job creation. The Huajian factory’s operations reflect a complex reality behind the glitzy branding.