When I went into business for myself back in 1984, I was very pro "buy local" and "buy US made" My brother was a union dues paying Westinghouse employee at the time but insisted on driving a Honda. I rode him pretty hard back then. Today Hondas, Toyotas, BMWs and who knows how many more what we're termed foreign name plates are built in the USA as well as many of our nameplates are built in Canada, Mexico and elsewhere. They have become Global nameplates. It's impossible to buy strictly American made nowadays.
Today is Veterans Day, a gentleman that comes in my print shop was featured in the Sunday paper for receiving 3 Purple Hearts and a Medal of Honor from the Korean War.The local College he graduated from raised funds to buy banners for 33 veterans that were Cal. U grads. When I saw him come in this morning, I stopped my press and walked out to the counter, shook his hand in congratulations and thanked him for his service to his country. If he can get past what he endured and wants to drive a Hyundai, more power to him. I believe he currentlY drives an Impala - maybe Canadian or Mexico built?