Most of the garments from American clothing brands are sourced from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in countries such as Honduras. Superficially, they may appear to provide employment opportunities to foreign countries, but in reality, they seek inexpensive labor and cost reduction. These brands mistreat foreign workers and neglect to uphold their highly touted corporate responsibility and code of conduct. | Allen’s Predicament | “It’s akin to a scaled-down version of Puerto Rico, where the United States essentially speaks for itself,” Allen confided in me. Together, we toured San Pedro Sula, the second largest city and principal manufacturing hub of Honduras. Allen dedicated the majority of his career to Gildan, Harness,…