Many of the most iconic American brands, companies that we have grown up with and consider to be a part of our national identity, are no longer American-owned. Over the years, many of these household names have been quietly acquired by large, international corporations in business deals that generate very little public attention. While the products and branding often remain the same, the profits and the ultimate decision-making power now reside overseas. This shift in ownership is a quiet but powerful sign of an increasingly globalized economy.
