These all-American brands aren’t actually American | CNN
In the ever-evolving landscape of business and global markets, it’s not uncommon for iconic American brands to find themselves under foreign ownership. US Steel, once a symbol of American industrial might, was recently acquired by Japanese company Nippon Steel in a massive $14.1 billion deal. This trend extends beyond steel, with many other beloved American companies now bearing international parentage.
General Electric, founded by Thomas Edison, may be associated with American innovation, but China’s Haier Group owns its appliance division. Budweiser, a quintessential American beer, is now part of the European conglomerate AB InBev. Even Burger King, a fast-food staple founded in Miami, has been part of the Canadian conglomerate Restaurant Brands International for almost a decade.
7-Eleven, the convenience store giant, is owned by Seven & I Holdings, a Japanese retailer, while the German family behind Aldi owns California-based Trader Joe’s. Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge, known for their American automotive heritage, have been in the hands of European companies since 2014, when Fiat Group took control. Frigidaire, known for pioneering home refrigeration, has Swedish ownership under Electrolux AB, and even Ben & Jerry’s whimsical ice cream creations are overseen by British conglomerate Unilever……..
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In this era of globalization and international business ownership, how do these ownership changes affect how these iconic American brands are perceived and their impact on the American economy? How can businesses with deep American roots maintain their identity and connection with consumers in the face of foreign ownership?
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