I’m not sure I favor this. Each of us, should buy the most value of money product regardless of country. Thats what being good capitalist. Goods that sell cheaply at a quality you’re willing to pay are products that are built efficiently with limited resources and labor. We should reward these businesses NOT subsidies American made ones by overpaying for them. We’re rewarding bad behavior either by business or by government regulations
You have it exactly right. It is like bailing out GM and Chrysler but not addressing their underlying business problems. We need to focus on making American businesses more competitive by cutting government spending, curbing union power, keeping a stable currency, and reducing regulation.
I think it’s useful info in making a purchase decision.
I’m not going to buy a piece of junk just because it’s made in the US.
But if my choices are close, I’d prefer supporting the American firm, even if it’s a small amount extra, especially if we’re talking small items like toys or whatnot.
I understand your point about not “rewarding bad behavior” but competing with 50 cent/hr overseas labor is another matter.
Furthermore, I’m simply fed up with the awful quality of most Chinese junk.