Big Brands Play Down Their Americanness Abroad
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The WSJ reports that big American brands are downplaying their American identity abroad, sparking discussion about the perceived negative connotations of being 'American' globally, with some commenters linking it to the current US political climate.
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robthebrew
4 months ago
Because MAGA just doesn't calculate in the rest of the world. We are looking at an implosion from outside.
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