This debate over the Trump Tariffs is getting really deep, and thus super-interesting.
My take is that the label ... "Made in the USA" ... always guaranteed quality and value for money. Everything I have ever bought that carried the label "Made in the USA" either lasted a hell of a long time, or is still in use.
In 1989 I was in New York State (the Catskills) and at a hiking shop there I purchased a rucksack made from Ballistic Nylon. I still have it with me today, and I use it typically 4 days per week to carry heavy loads of groceries and bottled water when bicycling. All the original sewing on the straps is still intact, despite me stressing them regularly since circa 35 years ago!
All the "Made in the USA" bath-towels I have ever purchased lasted me many years. And their high-quality cotton weave were unbeatable. Similar items that were "Made in Thailand" were simply junk in comparison.
While I have enjoyed paying heavily discounted prices for certain "Made in China" products (such as cheap cameras, or household items) I know from the get-go they won't last.
Therefore, I truly believe Trump's attempt to tame China, while restoring some of America's past manufacturing glories is a worthy project that deserves our support ... even if it subsequently turns out only 60 percent successful.
