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The reality is that we've done it to ourselves. I've passed on buying a lot of stuff when I've seen the Made in China, (or wherever) tag. But, the next time you go to a Tractor Supply or Farm and Home store, check the tags on their common tack, halters, and stuff like that. If you can find a Made in USA tag, it's rare. The American consumer is so price driven that those who retail those products to us are driven to those foreign suppliers. It's only when the consumers start to DEMAND American made products that the retailers will in turn start to stock those American Made products.

And remember, Canada and Mexico are America too. So, be careful, and ask for MADE IN THE USA.............

I buy stuff that isn't made here, but I don't like to. It is so hard to find items (good quality items) that are still made 100% in the USA. I would be willing to pay a little more for items made here, especially if their quality was better.

I think everone here has made valid points. We want to buy american as much as possible,but we are all on budgets,and there are times when a trip to wally world just can't be helped. So maybe we can help each other out. If you see something in a national or regional store that's made here,pass it on,to the rest of us. Let's supprt the store that supports us. Probably easier said than done,but if I see something out there tomorrow when my wife and I go shopping,I'll do my best to pass it on to you fine folk

I would have no prroblem paying a little bit more for something made here and not farmed out to some other country. Lets keep americans working,and keep our hard earned money here

Food–the most simple way and arguably efficient way to buy Made in the USA. It's so simple that we overlook it all together. It is great to consider nationality when buying a truck, but that choice comes up once every half decade– if you are lucky. Start to look at the stickers at your grocer of choice– as an experiment. You could buy the apples from CO or from New Zealand on any given day. Few people consider the difference that such an easy choice makes or the impact that it has on our farmers and ranchers– the backbone of our culture. They are the key to our survival, independence and sustainability as a nation. Many think it is a luxury to buy "organic" foods. It's a very expensive luxury not to! When you buy organic, local foods, join a CSA, etc. each penny stays in your community and benefits the farmers– and your health–because you eat food at it's prime without being altered (refrigeration) and in season as nature intended. When you buy your food at Walmart or even Whole Foods'– apples from NZ, avocados in the dead of winter from Mexico, etc. 80% of each dollars goes to the marketers, distributors, transportation FUEL–a.k.a. perpetuating among other things our energy-dependency on the Middle East. Food for Thought: Every food item in an average U.S. meal has to travel an average of 1,500 miles– ~17% of the U.S.A. energy use is for agriculture. Not good for the environment, U.S.A.'s independence, or our health. You may pay a bit more per "apple", but that's a cost that is offset by its many benefits, and can be budgeted for by buying a few less "made in China" items a month. WIN WIN.

The answer to buying American would be simple if ? I have no answer. How many of you go to WalMart? Come on, be truthful! Let me see those hands go up...

Shame on you if you wrap yourself in the flag and shop at WalMart. Now, if you do not wrap yourself in the flag and spout off with all the holier than thou patriotism stuff, go ahead and shop there. Just be honest... WalMart not only stocks all of the China goods, it is now owned by the Chinese (of course they own 800 billion of the U.S. debt also). As a lot of you have stated, it is almost impossible to buy stictly American. I do not think that is the problem.

The problem is our elected officials that we no longer control. Once they are elected and re-elected they become part of the 'Political Industrial Complex' that now controls our governments. And I mean ALL career politicians. Does not matter if they are left or right - they are all the same. Does not matter if they are conservative or liberal - they ALL are the same. The 'Political Industrial Complex' controls them and they are in it to tax and spend, tax and spend. We, the taxpayer, need to take control back and the only way to do this is to - NEVER, NEVER VOTE FOR AN INCUMBENT...

Thats definitely something that is hard to find in stores now days. Even if its an American product it seems to be made in japan or china or such. Alot of people in my area have started raising gardens so that some of their food atleast is from here.

When I was a kid waaaay back in the early 50's, things made in Japan started to show up. Made in America was the world standard. Nowadays I too look for Made in America products but alas they are fewer and fewer.

I bought a '96 Dodge 4x4 back in '96 and when I opened the driver's side door the manufacture's tag said, Assembled in Mexico...thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement rammed down our throats back then...how many American jobs lost to that damn thing?

So my point is, I guess, keep trying to buy Made in America and NOT China..what say y'all?

Not only do I try to buy only made in America merchandise but I also try to avoid buying from businesses here that are from states that don't support gun rights. Cold Steel Knives are about the only folks in California that get any money from me. The folks in Mass. are out of luck. My S&W pistols were made in the 60's so there. I encourage folks to do a little research before spending. You might be surprised to find out who's pockets you're putting your dollars in. Made in America, just makes sense.

I try to buy Made in America, but it is getting to the point that this is impossible. Even Levi's are no longer made here. My Dodge pickup has parts from all over the world. Try to buy any electronics made here. None to be found.

No, that day is passed. Big multi-national coporations are in control of producing the needs of the world, and they are going to produce them in the most profitable manner possible, in the least costly place.

Hi all just read this discussion and had to put in my two cents.
when it comes down to buying American or buying from out side I dont think there is anyone who would argue that buying American is the best. It usually comes down to price. We as American are always looking for a "bargain". We fell to look at the outcome of this. I was as much to blame anyone. Then I lost my job after 20 years as a complete result of going out of the country. I learned a very costly lesson. Now I see the price you pay may not be felt at the checkout counter it may be felt later on down the road. Thats what think how about you.

I am one of those that feel strongly that the people of the US, should really try to buy the items made in our own country, but at the same time, I do not go out of my way to search for those items.

Whats sad ( depending on your view) is that even the items made in the USA could be items that have every part imported. Ive worked in a factory where the products were American made and yet the materials all came from import items. Ive also worked for a company unloading trucks and that was the biggest thing I noticed is that 90% or more of the cartons that were unloaded were stamped as a product from ( insert other country here).

If I see what I need and one is made in the US while the other is not, than I will often buy the made in USA product.