The term Made in the USA can mean many things. For most people, it signifies that a product is fully manufactured in the United States. And with tariffs increasing the costs of goods coming in, when they do come in, it remains an important issue.
Purchasing items made in the USA can help drive our economy. It keeps our currency in circulation within our country rather than being spent overseas for products and supplies. Furthermore, products made in the USA support the American job market. When you buy American-made products, you are supporting businesses that hire Americans to work in America, and who spend their wages in America. While other countries may lack comprehensive labor laws, the United States has established minimum wages, restrictions on hours worked, and minimum age requirements. Other countries may hire minors, pay next to nothing, and/or have their employees in less than desirable locations/conditions. By purchasing products made in the USA, consumers are supporting American standards.
These standards are also shown in the goods produced. Cost is frequently a driving force in purchasing decisions; however, you do get what you pay for. While foreign products can keep prices down at the expense of their employees’ wages and quality standards, tariffs can offset these savings. Meaning you will pay more for less. American manufacturers strive for a high-quality product that exceeds expectations. While a consumer may save money on the first purchase, is it really a savings when they’re making multiple foreign purchases each year compared to one domestically made purchase? This may not be true in all cases, but it is a common occurrence.
American manufacturers also provide a higher level of customer care. If something fails or breaks it is unlikely that a representative of a foreign company will get on a plane and travel to the consumer’s location. A domestic manufacturer is capable of such a trip and values the customer relationship. That relationship fuels their business and allows them to expand and hire more Americans.
There are companies that use the term Made in the USA more loosely than others and treat it like a slogan. Such as companies that purchase imported products and assemble them domestically. We at Caster Concepts pride ourselves on manufacturing products made in the USA.
For those consumers that pride themselves in supporting our local economy and individual growth, Made in the USA isn’t a slogan, it’s the right choice.
What do you think? Please feel free to contact us at customercentral@casterconcepts.com.
