RE: U.S.A. products
My opinion is that if it CAN be made here then it SHOULD be made here. The only imported goods should be goods that we cannot produce and therefore trade for. But we know it will never be this way.
I personally will buy a product because it is made in the USA. If I cannot find an American made product then I will settle for foreign. It is getting harder to find American made products. I like quality products and will pay extra if I have to. I want it to last. I will buy that product again if it is good. Many companies now are sacrificing quality for quantity.
Half of the sad truth is that the politicians don't care because they are going to do what the big moneymakers tell them. The moneymakers have lost any sense of patriotism that they may have had over the years. All that matters to them is the almighty buck. They'll move their company if they can gain a profit from it. To hell with the workers who lose their jobs and cannot find a new one.
The other half of the sad truth is that the younger generation is a 'throw-away' generation. As long as they can replace their merchandise cheaply with a new one then they don't care where it comes from. Their only concern is making themselves happy. It's me, me me. Who cares about you?
The bottom line is money - it IS the root of all evil.
When and IF I get to purchase new hunting (archery) equipment I will definitely be looking at the label.
We need to help our neighbors by educating ourselves and our friends on the importance of spending our dollars at home first.