According to a new nationally representative survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. When Given a Choice between products Made in America v.s. products made abroad, 78% of Americans would rather buy American Made Products. Why? Well, 80% of those people cited retaining manufacturing jobs thus knowing it’s very important for the American market to keep buying American products. Not only that, 60% also cited concern about the use of child workers or other cheap labors overseas. Which is also a huge problem, Child labor is forbidden by law in most countries but continues rapidly in some of the poorest parts of the world.
Few products except for cars, textiles, furs and woolens are required by law to reveal their American Heritage and must comply with federal rules designed to keep consumers from being misled. This means that many companies would rather source out products like fur because if they didn’t they would be looked down upon in American society thus they send it overseas where there are fewer laws to comply with for inhumane treatments of animals and the way the furs are appropriated.
Knowing about the alarming concerns when it comes from buying goods overseas, citizens would rather buy local, American goods. Knowing that the products are higher quality since they are made by professionals in each field. The only downside to buying American is, Yes, they might be a bit more expensive but wouldn’t you rather pay for it once and not have to deal with replacing it? Furthermore, buying American would mean that the products you purchase work the way they are supposed too, have a longer lifespan and you could even find a little reward in not participating in unfair treatments.
HOW TO KNOW?
Knowing takes effort, and many people can be complaisant simply because they don’t know what to look for.
It’s important you understand where your money is going, this will help improve the way things are run and just as important to put effort into researching what you are buying. Read labels carefully, ask questions, consult website information such as companies websites, contact your manufacturers directly, check out listings and then make an informed decision.
Golden West Billiards is proud to announce that Our products are American Made. Come, build with us, We create custom pieces.
References:
consumerreports.org