As an American living in America, I find it fascinating that one of the few things I agree with Trump supporters in my area about is that we should avoid Chinese goods as much as possible.

Now it's for two different reasons - theirs is because of nationalism, mine is because of build quality.

But as an example, Pony woodworking clamps used to be made in Chicago, they shut down manufacturing 15 or so years ago, and recently started remaking clamps. Remaking them in China at the world's largest clamp manufacturer. The quality is not comparable. The older, Chicago made clamps, some of mine are from the 70's, are still good to use every day. I bought a handful of the new clamps to try them out, and the finish just isn't there. They're just shoddy compared to the older versions. I certainly don't see them lasting 40-50 years with constant use.