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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I think it is all about cost. American consumers almost always choose to buy the cheaper item, and it is usually made in China.
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While cost is probably the leading factor, I personally don't believe...it is all of it by any means.
The beginning of the decline of American automobile manufacturing dominance, 40 or so years ago...being the prime example.
That occurred primarily, because Japanese vehicles were being built that were more reliable, more fuel efficient, offered more features...but did not always cost less.
Instead of trying to compete by improving quality, fuel efficiency, styling and lowering costs, Detroit just started whining and deflecting with trying to depend on patriotism by screeching...
"Buy American."
I (as I believe many others do) will always try to buy American made products, even if they cost a little bit more, when I can...but
'VALUE' has to be a part of the equation.
And value, to me, doesn't just mean...
'lowest cost.' 
Recognizing, of course, that for all too many millions of low income American families...cost has to be their primary concern.
