From day one
of the Corona virus pandemic, we have heard the cry “Turn away from China.” So,
will America now turn away from Chinese products and buy American made stuff?
Do we really have the will power to do such a thing? Do we as a nation have the
stomach to walk into a place of business and buy an item, not based on price,
but on the made in the USA sticker on the back?
Many
consumers will jump quickly on this bandwagon. Others might talk the talk and
will still go on buying cheaper goods made in China. As of this writing I too
have come to rely on cheaper Chinese made goods over the years. My phone,
laptop, TV, and even the batteries for my TV remote are all Chinese made
products. I didn’t buy them because they were made in China, simply because
they were cheaper at the time and served a purpose I needed. Will I rethink my
buying habits in the future…you bet I will.
So many
products we use on a daily basis, come from China. Clothing, shoes, air
conditioners, solar products, smart phones, computers, and the list could go on
for days. Food products processed in China and shipped to the USA is a whole separate
blog subject. Many have forgotten the tragedy of 9-11. Will we soon forget
where this virus came from and the fact that we are so dependent on goods from
a place that has lower standards and safety measures as our own? Probably.
It will not
be an easy task getting an entire nation to change buying habits. Many think
that they are only one person and that they won’t make a difference anyway. Let
me assure you a small business owner like myself believes that you can make a
difference. Every purchase you make local and from a small business is 100%
appreciated. If you want to be a part of bringing prices down here in America,
buy American. It is as simple as that.
Whether you
agree with me or not, I invite you to follow my blog so that you never miss
one. If you disagree let me know in the comments, for that is your right as an
American. If you agree please take the time and hit the like and share button.
I hope you are all well and safe. God Bless.
This blog was MADE IN THE USA
