Your best made in America products/companies recommendations amid the trade war with Canada?

[JediBonas]

I am actively looking to buy Canadian products to support our neighbors and allies.

SAME

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Peanut allergies sure seem to get a lot more attention. I had a medical procedure done a few weeks ago and my wife packed a peanut butter sandwich for lunch while she waited. She went outside to eat it because she was concerned someone in the waiting area might have an allergy.

That's really considerate of her! While I am grateful that my older one's allergies are ingestion specific, there are certainly people whose are so severe that they can't be in the same room/air space.

 

[Simba's Mom]

It is very complicated regarding cars-some Toyotas are made in Texas, some Hondas are made in (I think) Kansas.

 

[FoxC63]

Peanut allergies sure seem to get a lot more attention. I had a medical procedure done a few weeks ago and my wife packed a peanut butter sandwich for lunch while she waited. She went outside to eat it because she was concerned someone in the waiting area might have an allergy.

Your wife is very thoughtful and selfless, the world needs more people like her!

 

[TiggerTrigger]

It is very complicated regarding cars-some Toyotas are made in Texas, some Hondas are made in (I think) Kansas.

Yup...I had a Volkswagen that was made in Tennessee.

 

[FoxC63]

It is very complicated regarding cars-some Toyotas are made in Texas, some Hondas are made in (I think) Kansas.

Wait, what?

Cars are made via parts. Those parts like a door assembly, bumper, seats, tires etc are made all over the place by suppliers who ship those parts to the Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) for assembly, which can be here in the states, Canada or Mexico.

Even the radio has parts made all over the place, think about all the fabric that goes into any given vehicle - those come from all over the world.

It's NOT a tiny footprint let alone a one size fits all. There is no other industry in the world that impacts the economy than automotive manufacturing.

 

[Kwami]

I bought some Canadian maple syrup instead of the local brands last time.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Wait, what?

Cars are made via parts. Those parts like a door assembly, bumper, seats, tires etc are made all over the place by suppliers who ship those parts to the Original Equipment Manufactures (OEM) for assembly, which can be here in the states, Canada or Mexico.

Even the radio has parts made all over the place, think about all the fabric that goes into any given vehicle - those come from all over the world.

It's NOT a tiny footprint let alone a one size fits all. There is no other industry in the world that impacts the economy than automotive manufacturing.

SO TRUE!

All of these people who think they're buying American have components that are from other countries. Auto parts alone are a big one. Even the tools and machines used in manufacturing have a cocktail of international parts. Buying truly American in nearly every case is still supporting global. I'm sure that American made VW I previously owned had parts from all over the place.

 

[tink2424]

I will be trying to buy all my products from the USA. We should support buying locally.

 

[tvguy]

I find this interesting. BMW will absorb any tariffs on any of their cars made in Mexico. No price hike, no impact on the consumer. Kind of shows you how much profit there is in each car for the automakers.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64177537/bmw-cars-trump-tariff-price-protection/

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

It is very complicated regarding cars-some Toyotas are made in Texas, some Hondas are made in (I think) Kansas.

Indiana also is home to a Toyota plant (Gibson County) I am not sure which ones they have been building at that plant though. Toyota has been there forever. I also heard they may be doing some Lexus too now. IIRC, I think Toyota has a plant in Kentucky somewhere. I also heard Honda is coming to Indiana, but I don't know where.

 

[TippyThomas]

There is a Subaru/Isuzu plant in Indiana as well.

 

[Karalee402]

I appreciate these links to Canadian products; I'll definitely be looking for some to support our friends and neighbors to the North. I want them to know there are MANY of us who hate what's going on here and will support them however we can!

 

[Karalee402]

IIRC, I think Toyota has a plant in Kentucky somewhere.

You're right; Toyota has a plant in Georgetown, KY.

 

[LuvOrlando]

It would be nice if there was an actual index of where things are from so everyone in the US could make thoughtful selections based on what they want.

Always thought it was odd we don't already have that when many other countries are so strict.

Maybe it would be useful to include what the same items are taxed as exports away from the US and even into the US to do a decent side by side, QR codes would make the indexing easy in the day of AI everything let the computers keep track.

Informed consumers are absolutely the best consumers. I'm so over the hiding of facts, tell us all the truth and let us make our own decisions and then the pieces will land where they land.

 

[Buzz Rules]

It would be nice if there was an actual index of where things are from so everyone in the US could make thoughtful selections based on what they want.

Always thought it was odd we don't already have that when many other countries are so strict.

Maybe it would be useful to include what the same items are taxed as exports away from the US and even into the US to do a decent side by side, QR codes would make the indexing easy in the day of AI everything let the computers keep track.

Informed consumers are absolutely the best consumers.

There are apps.

 

[LuvOrlando]

There are apps.

But are any of them trustworthy? I am a deep skeptic of anyone trying to tell me any sort of truth these days, I just assume it would be some big business, nation state or country trying to double down on misinformation. Sad times

 

[FoxC63]

Informed consumers are absolutely the best consumers. I'm so over the hiding of facts, tell us all the truth and let us make our own decisions and then the pieces will land where they land.

There are apps.

Unfortunately Apps don't list the nasty chemicals used on US farmland

EWG: ‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge may taint nearly 70 million farmland acres
Let this settle in, Farmers in all 50 states have been using Sludge/Fertilizer on their land which feeds the cows, chickens, pigs etc. Not only is our meat, eggs and all dairy products tainted but so are fruits, vegetables, grains etc.. Anything grown or grazing on the land is contaminated and that includes ORGANIC farmers. The chemicals have seeped into our water supply.
It's all here: Reported by Many

US Farmers refuse to test and/or label their products for these chemicals. They refuse to inform US Consumers Sludge/Fertilizer was/is used on their land despite how toxic the chemicals are, Yes, it's still being used. Other countries have banned it but not the US.

And the US farmers lame excuse: They told us that this material would be safe. Which begs the question, why didn't the farmers do independent testing PRIOR to releasing Sludge/Fertilizer on their land.

Only ONE farmer came clean and it wasn't his fault: Misty Brook Farm bought tainted hay/feed from another farmer who uses Sludge/Fertilizer. That farmer knowingly sold tainted hay/feed without a care in the world to an organic farmer.

Again Apps are not going to tell you the whole truth.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Unfortunately Apps don't list the nasty chemicals used on US farmland

EWG: ‘Forever chemicals’ in sludge may taint nearly 70 million farmland acres
Let this settle in, Farmers in all 50 states have been using Sludge/Fertilizer on their land which feeds the cows, chickens, pigs etc. Not only is our meat, eggs and all dairy products tainted but so are fruits, vegetables, grains etc.. Anything grown or grazing on the land is contaminated and that includes ORGANIC farmers. The chemicals have seeped into our water supply.
It's all here: Reported by Many

US Farmers refuse to test and/or label their products for these chemicals. They refuse to inform US Consumers Sludge/Fertilizer was/is used on their land despite how toxic the chemicals are, Yes, it's still being used. Other countries have banned it but not the US.

And the US farmers lame excuse: They told us that this material would be safe. Which begs the question, why didn't the farmers do independent testing PRIOR to releasing Sludge/Fertilizer on their land.

Only ONE farmer came clean and it wasn't his fault: Misty Brook Farm bought tainted hay/feed from another farmer who uses Sludge/Fertilizer. That farmer knowingly sold tainted hay/feed without a care in the world to an organic farmer.

Again Apps are not going to tell you the whole truth.

I buy fruits and vegetables from local farms near me. They grow everything themselves and care deeply for their animals, land, and environment. NYS also has some of the most strict laws regarding regulations. I'll ask my congressman if they know about your linked article and if that's true, what can they do about it. Farmers are deeply respected and appreciated in our community.

 

[FoxC63]

I buy fruits and vegetables from local farms near me. They grow everything themselves and care deeply for their animals, land, and environment. NYS also has some of the most strict laws regarding regulations. I'll ask my congressman if they know about your linked article and if that's true, what can they do about it. Farmers are deeply respected and appreciated in our community.

That's a great idea! To help prepare with your conversation with your congressman, here's a direct link to several articles written exclusively about your state: NYS Sludge/Fertilizer

I think this article: New York’s Sludge Wars Are Personal will give you a better understanding not only the impact but how the state and it's elected officials really feel about the use of Sludge/Fertilizer and how they have plans to more than double the amount of land-spread sludge by 2050. And only because...

Does NYS restrict the use of Sludge/Fertilizer?

Federal Regulations:
The federal government, through the EPA, also regulates biosolids, particularly regarding pathogens and heavy metals, but not PFAS.

Ask your congressman specifically why PFAS are not being tested and why farmers are not required to test and label their consumer goods for PFAS. I mean everybody wants transparency, right?

Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn't point out that it was elected officials who told the farmers from the beginning Sludge/Fertilizer was safe which was also documented with their signatures.