How much would you pay for a product made in the US vs China
I would definitely pay more to keep jobs here in the USA. The reason it's all made in China is multi-fold (IMHO):
1. Years ago, corporate bean counters realized they could have the parts made in China for a LOT less, charge the same as before, and make more money.
2. More and more companies closed US production and went to China for lower costs and higher profits. More manufacturing jobs lost.
3. Unfortunately, FAR too many people would rather settle for poorer quality parts for a better price than they would have to pay if the same part was made in the USA.
4. Also unfortunately, many of us will also take the cheaper parts over the much more expensive made in the USA parts. They will talk boldly about paying more, but when push comes to shove I think you would all be surprised.
5. But I don't think we have to worry too much. I don't see anybody spending the fortune required to build a factory that would make the parts we say we want and would be willing to pay more for and competing with the cheaper Chinese made parts.