Yup, was just looking at one of those web graphics myself. It's really useful, and has really helped me avoid crap products from crap companies. I've recently moved to a place that has a ton of farmers markets, and food co-ops (instead of grocery stores) that sell mostly local food (from farms, etc) and smaller brand items, so that's been great.
I've moved on from Amazon and the like (for the most part), and have been buying all U.S. made products (with some exceptions, but nothing from China anymore). All my kitchen appliances are now U.S. made, have switched clothing to all U.S. made, some great U.S. boots and sneakers, and the only area that isn't fully U.S. made is my hi-end HiFi/Stereo as well as home theater system. But even there, nothing from China. Have some Canadian speakers, a british turntable and preamp, a U.S. owned and designed but assembled in Taiwan power-amp, and a few products from a Danish company. My home theater is all Japanese, except the T.V. which is an LG (Korean, I believe, but I think they are now using screens built in China -- however, mine is a 4K OLED, and while I believe they are now only made in China, mine was purchased just before LG stopped using OLED screens made in Korea). And all my music/guitar equipment is U.S. made, right down to a handwired amp, and handmade boutique effects pedals, all made in U.S.
All in all, it's not easy, but it's doable... and while more expensive, you're getting quality products that last, and/or are easily fixable. My stereo pre and power amp, for instance, are build in such a manner that not only should they last for years, but can be easily fixed (or maintained, like recaps, etc) myself if needed. Done with chinese junk that's meant to break and be replaced
Ha, just doing my part. I genuinely believe China poses the biggest threat to the U.S., the world, and our entire way of life, so I'll do whatever in my power to help change that. I'm only one guy, but if it turns into a larger trend in our society, it'll have a profound and positive impact.
THIS. I have a corporate picture I downloaded. They own a FUCKLOAD of companies.
I don’t buy anything they own.
Yup, was just looking at one of those web graphics myself. It's really useful, and has really helped me avoid crap products from crap companies. I've recently moved to a place that has a ton of farmers markets, and food co-ops (instead of grocery stores) that sell mostly local food (from farms, etc) and smaller brand items, so that's been great.
I've moved on from Amazon and the like (for the most part), and have been buying all U.S. made products (with some exceptions, but nothing from China anymore). All my kitchen appliances are now U.S. made, have switched clothing to all U.S. made, some great U.S. boots and sneakers, and the only area that isn't fully U.S. made is my hi-end HiFi/Stereo as well as home theater system. But even there, nothing from China. Have some Canadian speakers, a british turntable and preamp, a U.S. owned and designed but assembled in Taiwan power-amp, and a few products from a Danish company. My home theater is all Japanese, except the T.V. which is an LG (Korean, I believe, but I think they are now using screens built in China -- however, mine is a 4K OLED, and while I believe they are now only made in China, mine was purchased just before LG stopped using OLED screens made in Korea). And all my music/guitar equipment is U.S. made, right down to a handwired amp, and handmade boutique effects pedals, all made in U.S.
All in all, it's not easy, but it's doable... and while more expensive, you're getting quality products that last, and/or are easily fixable. My stereo pre and power amp, for instance, are build in such a manner that not only should they last for years, but can be easily fixed (or maintained, like recaps, etc) myself if needed. Done with chinese junk that's meant to break and be replaced
Bro that’s dedication.
You are more noble than I. Lol
Keep it up!
Ha, just doing my part. I genuinely believe China poses the biggest threat to the U.S., the world, and our entire way of life, so I'll do whatever in my power to help change that. I'm only one guy, but if it turns into a larger trend in our society, it'll have a profound and positive impact.