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Originally Posted by Toymeister
Yes but we have become accustomed to cheap products and have become used to products that break.
Example: retractable cord reels. Those extension cords that hang high in the garage/shop ready to power any tool. Chinese made (home Depot) 79.00 to 129.00.
US made (ReelCraft brand) 349.00.
I have American made ones, it's one less item to fail. Mathematically it is foolish. The pain of buying quality is felt once. Breakdowns are felt repeatedly.
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That is perfectly TRUE for many, many items. Quality tools are often worth their extra cost. Sometimes American-made tools are the best and reasonable. Craftsman tools control their design and provide some quality control over their products even while being made overseas. Same for other traditional brands. I wonder if all Harley Davidsons are made totally in the US?
IMO the Japanese brand automobiles and trucks are superior to the big US three - especially in reliability, resale value, and quality.
I would like the US government and US Chamber of Commerce to champion and reward US manufacturers more. The software and digital superiority of US businesses are GREAT. But, in the event of a war or other disaster, it would be better to be less dependant on China and other overseas countries. it would also help to control our US balance of trade and payments deficit. I know that we trade very much with Canada, but maybe EVEN MORE would be in order - because of low shipping cost and we can better depend on them.