Likewise, imported products are clearly marked as to their origin either, on the products themselves, or, in the case of consumer retail, on the packages. We have nothing to hide. We do not feel that this perception is unwarranted. It is apparent that others also feel that this cognomen adds value to their products. Simultaneously, we also recognize that we have entered into a global economy of sorts.
Raw materials are often foreign sourced.
Plastics, electrical energy, lubricants and fuel sometimes come from foreign oil. This is unavoidable because of finite US resources or the conservation of finite resources for future generations. And, many raw materials simply do not exist in the United States. On the other hand, some components are of both high quality and less cost when foreign sourced primarily because of less stringent environmental and occupational health and safety regulations. There are many of us who feel strongly enough about these and similar issues that we base decisions relative to our actions on how such decisions impact the issues, both long and short term.