Google hasn't played up its origin, even though the vast majority of electronics are manufactured in China or other countries where labor is cheaper than in the U.S. A Google spokeswoman did not immediately reply to a message seeking commentfor this story.
Trust members were unavailable forcomment, but in a message on its website it said it intended to address Mr Moss's comments in a newsletter next week.
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