Several senators have agreed to create legislation that will require the USOC to purchase off of its official Olympic apparel from manufacturers in the United States. The "Team USA Made In America Act of 2012" is expected to be introduced this week.
The USOC defended its choice of designer, and in a statement said "Unlike most Olympic teams around the world, the U.S. Olympic team is privately funded and we're grateful for the support of our sponsors. We're proud of our partnership with Ralph Lauren, an iconic American company, and excited to watch America's finest athletes compete at the upcoming Games in London." The committee added that it has already reached an agreement with Ralph Lauren to ensure that the uniforms for the 2014 Winter Games will be made in America.
- Companies:
- American Apparel
- Places:
- China
- United States
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