The Buy American Thread

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Does someone have the know-how to re-post this on FB, Twitter or Reddit?

Last week I read a Forbes article that cited FTC and others sources estimating that the Peoples (Putative) Republic of China is the source of 80 to 86 percent of the world's counterfeit and knock-off goods. Many are not just shoddy con jobs, they're downright dangerous. And Amazon readily admits they have a significant problem with vendors selling phony designer goods.

Ya wanna buy Chinese? Go check out Taiwan goods!

I just spend the better part of a Sunday afternoon compiling all the Made in USA websites and search engines I could find. Then I tried to post them on places I don't really frequent (FB and Reddit) and was unable to do it. Too confusing for me! I know folks get skittish about opening documents/attachments, but in case you are inclined to send this info along or know how to post it somewhere, here's the attachment of my findings:

Made USA database.pdf

And here's the text..
First up! An extension you can add to your browser that will filter Amazon results to put “Made in USA” products at the top of the page.

Buy Localized - Made in USA filter on Amazon

The Better Business Bureau’s guide to buying American (includes tips on counterfeit goods and false claims). Note the distinction between “Made in USA” and “Assembled in USA.”

BBB Tip: A shopper’s guide to buying products made in the USA

Manufacturers in the US

All American Made Clothing (clothing)
New Balance USA Collection - New Balance (athletic shoes)
https://www.untuckit.com Premium clothing made in USA
Microwaves Made In The USA: Highest Quality American Microwaves Microwaves made in USA. Note: Only the Amana looks to be still available...
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Websites/search engines for American-made products

Still Made in USA.com - American-made Home Appliances Appliances and clothing
Wolf Appliance, Inc. - US Made in America Products & Company Listing Directory Appliances
BuyLocalized.com: Find American Made products in all Categories
Made In The USA - MadeInTheUSA.com
Products Made in the USA - Reasons to Buy American-Made Goods (Cars and appliances)
https://americansworking.com/ (huge number of categories)
Clothing (clothing database with many hyperlinks)
Here Are 100+ Brands That Are Made in the USA (clothing, cookware, shoes, furniture, tools, electronics, miscellaneous)

Best Gifts Made In The USA (gifts)
Categories Archives (use the pull-down menu to search by category)
Best Wholesale Made In USA Vendors - WholesaleCentral.com (clothing, beauty and speciality items)
https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/made-in-america/Search engine
Still Made in USA.com - American-made Products for Home and Family search engine
THE AMERICAN MADE GUIDE CURATED BY AUTHENTICITY 50 Hyperlinks by category, with everything from furniture to cookware and luggage, among other things
The American List | Made in USA Companies | Made in America Hyperlinks for clothing, apparel and gifts

Made in the USA Directory | Find American Made Products More hyperlinks with multiple categories
Wayfair.com - Online Home Store for Furniture, Decor, Outdoors & More This website has a variety of products, from gifts and clothing to furniture. The site also features a filter for searches for “Made in USA” products.
https://www.usalovelist.com Gifts
https://www.usaproductsonly.com Multiple categories
 
It's a pain in the *** and you have to do your homework but buying Made in USA is worth it to my family. Clothing is the worst but my wife and I both wear New Balance shoes, Tony Lama boots, Justin boots, Red Wing shoes, and Ruddock shirts. Socks are also made in USA purchased at Tractor Supply.

We avoid Chinese goods at all costs.
 
71Polara383 said:
Texas Jeans has good jeans.
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Always buy my jeans from there for the last 12 years.

Most times I don't really need new stuff as I find older used items can work just as well and are more likely made in the US. Recently I needed another 4 1/2 angle grinder, a 1/2" heavy duty variable speed drill and a 3/8" variable speed drill to keep down on the USS Hornet. Better than carrying my tools from home, to ship, and back again. So on the Goodwill site I found both drills by Milwaukee for $30 (Magnum holeshooter) and $25 with both made in the US. The angle grinder was a DeWalt off eBay for $40 and made in the US. Money went to a good cause, a charity and another US consumer's hands.
 
I agree with the red wing shoes.
They are pricey but worth it.!
MetalManiacAZ said:
It's a pain in the *** and you have to do your homework but buying Made in USA is worth it to my family. Clothing is the worst but my wife and I both wear New Balance shoes, Tony Lama boots, Justin boots, Red Wing shoes, and Ruddock shirts. Socks are also made in USA purchased at Tractor Supply.

We avoid Chinese goods at all costs.
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I was on line at Kmart awhile back when some old lady holding a box of toothpaste shouted out. (Colgate toothpaste made in China)? (My god don’t we make anything here anymore)?
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SGT FURY said:
I was on line at Kmart awhile back when some old lady holding a box of toothpaste shouted out. (Colgate toothpaste made in China)? (My god don’t we make anything here anymore)? View attachment 502174
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From a website that identifies country of origin for manufactured products:

Is Colgate manufactured from China safe?
According to Colgate-Palmolive Company, all their products are safe to use. This was made clear regarding all toothpaste, regardless of where it is manufactured. It means all plants making their products have to meet company standards.

However, Colgate made in China might not meet standards. This is because there is no authorized Colgate producer in the country. Customers who buy the China-made Colgate have several complaints. Many have said the China version smells tastes and feels weird. They prefer the common refreshing American version known as Total Colgate toothpaste.
 
 
SGT FURY said:
(Colgate toothpaste made in China)? (My god don’t we make anything here anymore
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It is ridiculous. I can't believe most of the cheap crap in Dollar General for example can be made and transported halfway for less than it can be made here. I think it is laziness on management, they get a one stop shopping from the Chinese. All they know is it does not cost more and they can order a bunch of lines of crap though one source.
 
Redwing work boots are made here. Just purchased and asked. Also some of REI, an outdoor supplier. Has socks made in the USA
 
You hear a lot about shortages from backlogs of imported containers. Boats at sea waiting to unload.
Is there the same waiting problem to export containers of made in the USA products?
For every US factory shutdown for self inflicted over regulation or to comply to Paris agreement,China,India just picks it up. China just laughs at us
 
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The Red Wing Shoe brand is primarily handmade in the USA with American materials at the company's plants in Red Wing, Minnesota; Potosi, Missouri, and Danville, Kentucky.[3] As of 2014, there are six sources of manufacture: completely made in the USA, made in the USA with imported materials, assembled in the USA with imported components, made in China, made in Korea and made in Vietnam.[4]

From Wikipedia.
 
Jakter said:
As of 2014, there are six sources of manufacture: completely made in the USA, made in the USA with imported materials, assembled in the USA with imported components, made in China, made in Korea and made in Vietnam.
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Exactly. On their website, they have a specific section for made in USA with USA materials. All others have the country of origin in the description. My 1155's are all American and have been going strong for 7 years with one re-sole.
 
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