I try to buy from places that have more workers rights rather than less, and less sweat shops, so Id rather buy something Canadian or Mexican made than Chinese made, and prefer things made in smaller shops than large factories, though thats not practical for everything
Honestly I know 90% of the things I buy come from other countries. So no it doesn’t bother me. Even my “american” car has many parts that were made in various countries.
When I was a kid, if it didn’t say made in the USA on it, it was considered junk. It often was junk btw. In the 70’s and 80’s though that changed due to better quality items being made overseas and many USA companies (especially car makers) doing everything they could to take cost out of manufacturing products including quality controls.
Today, there are still items that are preferred if made in the USA. A good example of this is hand tools.
It used to matter ALOT but since the late 90’s nobody really has cared. I personally like to buy American cars but I’m probably the last one doing that.
I’m old enough to remember when most everything was built or made in the USA and the quality was better than the crap we’ve been forced to buy in the past ~30 years or so.
I generally just avoid buying stuff from China (and really it’s just out of respect to my brother-in-law). Other than that not really, although I will but something made in the US if it’s at least competitive price.
Some items I care about because some countries (china as example) manufacturers are known to cut corners , change formulas, or substitute materials without the sellers knowledge and then it turns out the change is toxic or dangerous.
My brother worked in the USA for a Chinese company and they did this constantly. The upper executives bragged about it.
He ended up reporting them. They attempted to put executives in jail but they fled back to China.
So I do sometimes but foreign item like pots or pans, etc. Especially if the company is foreign. I want to know I can sue the company if something happens.
If I can’t sue in the USA (my country), then I probably don’t want to use it.
I had a friend whose father died from a contamination in a rare drug that was manufactured in China.
Due to the company being in China it was basically impossible to sue.
If it’s an USA company manufacturing in a different country, then probably. The USA company is responsible for testing the product and if they don’t keep the manufacturer in line they are still responsible.
I really don’t care. Sometimes I’ll buy USA-made just to support a small company (RedWing boots for instance), but that’s more expensive than imported alternatives so most of the things I buy are imported. I love Japanese cars and if I was rich I’d probably want German cars.
This whole tariff thing has been absurd… all of our trade partners are going to put retaliatory tariffs in place too. It’s not a big deal for a country who can just find a new trade partner due to tariffs in the US. America is burning the trading relationship with every other country though. We’re so screwed.
I try to buy American made products but it’s hard to find stuff that’s made here. I’ll look to see if whatever I want to buy I can find a version that’s made in the USA and if it’s in my price range that’s usually what I’ll purchase.
I’d spend a little more to have something made domestically. Not just for the idea that it helps domestic jobs, but I feel like it’s so wasteful how much stuff we ship back and forth across the globe when there are analogs that can be used much closer to their point of generation.
I prefer to purchase from local retailers when possible and buy ethically sourced items, wherever I purchase them. The country of origin is not a major decision point.
I would love to see a roaring return of (organized) American labor and manufacturing, but since we don’t have that, I’ll buy the cheapest decent quality foreign stuff I can.
Yes, I care. Having things made here means more abundant potential higher paying jobs….if you care about working for a living and supporting yourself. But this is a loaded question right? To drum up controversy
I’m explicitly looking to buy international now. Fuck what Trump is doing. For the international folk out there most Americans don’t support this clown.
It is not about caring at all. The fact is that we have a global economy and we are heavily relient on trade relationships to get the resources we need even if we want to build stuff here.
To say that the U.S. doesn’t need our international partners is beyond ignorant. I highly recommend educating yourself on how all this stuff works. If you do that, you will never vote for a Republican again as long as you live.
Whatever lowers the cost for us the consumer 🤷♂️. I’ve tried the shopping locally thing, and it’s always 3x more expensive for something just comparable in quality, rarely is it worth the hugely increased cost.
The way I see it most of the stuff that gets “Made in USA” slapped on it is only assembled in the US and even the stuff that is 100% made in the USA tends not to be the highest quality among similar non-US-made products.
I try to buy USA/Canada but that’s often impossible. It’s going to be fun when all the MAGA folks find prices shooting up at Walmart. Of course, they will believe Trump when he blames Biden/Obama/Clinton.
2018-2020 I worked in a grocery store produce department in a red town at the edge of a blue city. There was a surprise amount of customers that would refuse to buy any produce that came from China or Mexico/anywhere south of US. We didn’t get anything from China but the majority of the stock came from Central and South America in the winter, and that angered people.
It’s about the success of your country. If we want the U.S.A. to be successful, we need to promote manufacturing and businesses in the U.S.A. If we want to lower the deficit and build the economy we need to buy American.
To a very small degree, and only certain things, I care about where things come from.
Anything manufactured in the last 25 years – I don’t care one bit where something came from.
But, old tools are one thing that I will seek out the Made in USA products. I have some old Craftsman tools that my grandfather bought in the 50’s and 60’s and while they may not be as “fancy” as new tools, these things still work like they did 50+ years ago.
I care significantly more about getting a quality product I feel is worth my money than I do about where it’s manufactured. Sometimes that means it’s made in the US or Europe, sometimes it’s made in China or some other southeast Asian country with a low cost of labor.
Depends on what it is. And it also changes per person. For example, I don’t really care about clothes or shoes at all. I buy most stuff at Costco or bargain stores.
But as for vehicles, appliances, and such I’d prefer to buy American.
Only where my food and IT equipment comes from, am I picky. I realize the way the global market is and where manufacturing has gone.. but I am not buying food or IT anything from China, for example. I’ve spent WAY too much time in China and seen their farms and fish farms… no way I’m eating that shit.
anything else I look for the best deal and not support companiescountries I don’t like.
I like international products. They have better alternatives to the ones produced here. Our global trade was our best asset and we’ve tossed it in the can.
Comments
not something ive ever thought of or cared about
I only worry for things related to national security.
Probably not, since most stuff does come from other countries.
Not really. But Chinese stuff does have a reputation of being cheap for a reason.
No.
Not if they are significantly less expensive.
Yes, I prefer my cars to be Japanese. Other than that, I don’t care.
Some companies use “made in USA” as a marketing ploy, so it appears that at least some people do care. Most people would rather it be cheaper, though.
Nope and now it’s gonna be a huge problem for all of us. This shit is so lame.
Yes
I do.
Honestly, as long as it’s not legal here, I’m not too picky where it comes from, just that it works and doesn’t get me in trouble.
I would prefer it but if I find a product that I like and its not made in made USA its not a deal breaker.
I prefer my shit comes from other countries.
No, we live in a global economy and I am very proud that we help lift many countries out of poverty by purchasing their goods.
I try to avoid Chinese stuff if I can but other than that I really don’t care.
I try to buy from places that have more workers rights rather than less, and less sweat shops, so Id rather buy something Canadian or Mexican made than Chinese made, and prefer things made in smaller shops than large factories, though thats not practical for everything
NOPE.
Honestly I know 90% of the things I buy come from other countries. So no it doesn’t bother me. Even my “american” car has many parts that were made in various countries.
Well the evidence would indicate no. We usually buy the least expensive or best value-for-money product
There is no alternative, so?
When I was a kid, if it didn’t say made in the USA on it, it was considered junk. It often was junk btw. In the 70’s and 80’s though that changed due to better quality items being made overseas and many USA companies (especially car makers) doing everything they could to take cost out of manufacturing products including quality controls.
Today, there are still items that are preferred if made in the USA. A good example of this is hand tools.
It used to matter ALOT but since the late 90’s nobody really has cared. I personally like to buy American cars but I’m probably the last one doing that.
Nope I know i don’t i just like the purchase I bought and that’s all
I’m old enough to remember when most everything was built or made in the USA and the quality was better than the crap we’ve been forced to buy in the past ~30 years or so.
I care about quality, price, company of origin, and country of origin, roughly in that order.
I generally just avoid buying stuff from China (and really it’s just out of respect to my brother-in-law). Other than that not really, although I will but something made in the US if it’s at least competitive price.
That’s where we get stuff so yeah I want stuff and not…not stuff.
Depends on what it is.
Some items I care about because some countries (china as example) manufacturers are known to cut corners , change formulas, or substitute materials without the sellers knowledge and then it turns out the change is toxic or dangerous.
My brother worked in the USA for a Chinese company and they did this constantly. The upper executives bragged about it.
He ended up reporting them. They attempted to put executives in jail but they fled back to China.
So I do sometimes but foreign item like pots or pans, etc. Especially if the company is foreign. I want to know I can sue the company if something happens.
If I can’t sue in the USA (my country), then I probably don’t want to use it.
I had a friend whose father died from a contamination in a rare drug that was manufactured in China.
Due to the company being in China it was basically impossible to sue.
If it’s an USA company manufacturing in a different country, then probably. The USA company is responsible for testing the product and if they don’t keep the manufacturer in line they are still responsible.
I really don’t care. Sometimes I’ll buy USA-made just to support a small company (RedWing boots for instance), but that’s more expensive than imported alternatives so most of the things I buy are imported. I love Japanese cars and if I was rich I’d probably want German cars.
This whole tariff thing has been absurd… all of our trade partners are going to put retaliatory tariffs in place too. It’s not a big deal for a country who can just find a new trade partner due to tariffs in the US. America is burning the trading relationship with every other country though. We’re so screwed.
if i see something i want that checks all the boxes for me i could care less where it comes from.
I try to buy American made products but it’s hard to find stuff that’s made here. I’ll look to see if whatever I want to buy I can find a version that’s made in the USA and if it’s in my price range that’s usually what I’ll purchase.
Nope, buy it cheap and have more money to spend on other needs…..
I’d spend a little more to have something made domestically. Not just for the idea that it helps domestic jobs, but I feel like it’s so wasteful how much stuff we ship back and forth across the globe when there are analogs that can be used much closer to their point of generation.
Generally not.
I prefer to purchase from local retailers when possible and buy ethically sourced items, wherever I purchase them. The country of origin is not a major decision point.
Anyone? Yes. Some people really, really care.
Many people do not.
I would love to see a roaring return of (organized) American labor and manufacturing, but since we don’t have that, I’ll buy the cheapest decent quality foreign stuff I can.
Couldn’t care less
Conservatives pretend to care but don’t actually know how “made in the US” works half the time
Yes. I want my tequila to come from Mexico. If it isn’t, it’s not tequila.
Yes, I care. Having things made here means more abundant potential higher paying jobs….if you care about working for a living and supporting yourself. But this is a loaded question right? To drum up controversy
A little. I try to buy Canadian whisky and maple syrup. Stuff like that.
Yes and no. It really depends on what it is. For instance, automobiles made in Japan are sought after.
I couldn’t care less. Give the best quality and best price.
For the vast majority of stuff I don’t care at all. I used to not like American cars much but there are some exceptions now
Well given the Trump sales tax being implemented, we’re all about to care very much.
I do all I can to avoid things made in China. It’s very difficult at times.
I’ve no issues buying things made in most other countries if there isn’t an easy US made alternative.
I’m explicitly looking to buy international now. Fuck what Trump is doing. For the international folk out there most Americans don’t support this clown.
Depends, my rice maker I made sure it was made in Japan.
My clothes? As long as it’s durable, comfy and in my budget.
It is not about caring at all. The fact is that we have a global economy and we are heavily relient on trade relationships to get the resources we need even if we want to build stuff here.
To say that the U.S. doesn’t need our international partners is beyond ignorant. I highly recommend educating yourself on how all this stuff works. If you do that, you will never vote for a Republican again as long as you live.
No, they care about the price and nothing more
Of course. I always try to buy American.
Made in USA means nothing to me.
I do like to shop local to support my community
Most people would love to be picky but end up choosing price over principle.
Whatever lowers the cost for us the consumer 🤷♂️. I’ve tried the shopping locally thing, and it’s always 3x more expensive for something just comparable in quality, rarely is it worth the hugely increased cost.
Don’t care. I’ll boycott companies but don’t care about country something is made in.
It depends on where you shop. If you are at Walmart, then you are not looking much. But if you are at a speciality store, then may be you would look.
The way I see it most of the stuff that gets “Made in USA” slapped on it is only assembled in the US and even the stuff that is 100% made in the USA tends not to be the highest quality among similar non-US-made products.
I try to buy USA/Canada but that’s often impossible. It’s going to be fun when all the MAGA folks find prices shooting up at Walmart. Of course, they will believe Trump when he blames Biden/Obama/Clinton.
2018-2020 I worked in a grocery store produce department in a red town at the edge of a blue city. There was a surprise amount of customers that would refuse to buy any produce that came from China or Mexico/anywhere south of US. We didn’t get anything from China but the majority of the stock came from Central and South America in the winter, and that angered people.
It’s about the success of your country. If we want the U.S.A. to be successful, we need to promote manufacturing and businesses in the U.S.A. If we want to lower the deficit and build the economy we need to buy American.
Trump wants Americans to stop buying Chinese-made products.
Trump wants Americans to buy American-made iPhones, televisions, cars, and rice cookers.
But before he can restore American manufacturing to build those ver things, he decided to start an economic war with his customers. Pure genius 🙄
To a very small degree, and only certain things, I care about where things come from.
Anything manufactured in the last 25 years – I don’t care one bit where something came from.
But, old tools are one thing that I will seek out the Made in USA products. I have some old Craftsman tools that my grandfather bought in the 50’s and 60’s and while they may not be as “fancy” as new tools, these things still work like they did 50+ years ago.
I care significantly more about getting a quality product I feel is worth my money than I do about where it’s manufactured. Sometimes that means it’s made in the US or Europe, sometimes it’s made in China or some other southeast Asian country with a low cost of labor.
Depends on what it is. And it also changes per person. For example, I don’t really care about clothes or shoes at all. I buy most stuff at Costco or bargain stores.
But as for vehicles, appliances, and such I’d prefer to buy American.
If we did, we would buy more products made in America. We’ve collectively chosen not to.
After watching a few Instagram reels, I will not buy food made in India.
Only where my food and IT equipment comes from, am I picky. I realize the way the global market is and where manufacturing has gone.. but I am not buying food or IT anything from China, for example. I’ve spent WAY too much time in China and seen their farms and fish farms… no way I’m eating that shit.
anything else I look for the best deal and not support companiescountries I don’t like.
If I have a choice to buy union made I always choose that first. But if there’s no union choice then I don’t even look.
Some foods, yes. I advise against shrimp from Vietnam and enoki mushrooms from China.
Well they will now
Don’t really care where it is made.
There are some things I buy that are made in the USA but I don’t buy them just because they are made here.
I like international products. They have better alternatives to the ones produced here. Our global trade was our best asset and we’ve tossed it in the can.
Of course. I literally can’t get Scotch if it doesn’t come from Scotland.