You just admit you would not eat anything from China.
Consumers IMO should have a right to know where the food is coming from since every country has a different standard.
Hiding that is insanity.
It’s called the free market. Companies shouldn’t have to tell the consumer anything. Would I buy something like that? Probably not, but I do eat at restaurants without knowing where the meat originated. I assume the restaurant owner doesn’t want to serve me harmful stuff.
Please keep in mind, I’m not saying labels are a bad idea—not at all! I’m saying manufacturers could still put as much information on their products that they want, and consumers would be wise to be picky.
That’s what I mean when I wrote I wouldn’t normally eat foodstuffs from China. I pay more for all American, so an American manufacturer would be wise to advertise country of origin. I’m simply saying government shouldn’t force them to put that labeling on their products.
What is the government’s role? Government should enforce implied contracts between manufacturers and consumers. If someone intentionally deceives consumers by buying cheap/nasty meat from China and labels it “All American,” government would provide the means for consumers to sue.