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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Americans started buying Japanese cars in quantity in the 1970's, not because they were unpatriotic but because they wanted a reliable vehicle that would get them from A to B. American cars, largely made in unionized factories, were not fit for purpose.

Merely shifting production back to the USA is not going to work unless quality, and value for money, can be assured.

Americans were behind the 8 ball for a while with Japan and Korea and not just in the automobile sector. Most televisions, radios, toys etc were generally made in the Orient We fixed that through the years with tariffs and trade deals. Reagan did the biggest move with the 100% tariff on all Japanese goods. Of course in 95 both sides came to the table and things have been great ever since. . Unfortunately, it seems we have to go through those growing pains with China now.