Why Buy USA-Made Products?

Many companies, brands and products proudly tout a ‘Made in the USA’ label but what does this mean and why is it important to purchase USA-made products?

As the term suggests, products with a ‘Made in the USA’ designation refers to domestically-produced products that are manufactured in the United States. They may use raw materials that are sourced from other destinations across the globe or they may utilize raw materials that are produced locally.

USA-made products promote a healthy economy since the manufacturing process creates lots of jobs for Americans. In fact, a single manufacturing plant can employ thousands of individuals!

American-based manufacturing facilities are also strictly regulated, so consumers can rest easy knowing that the workers who have helped to make a particular product work in a safe, healthy environment and are compensated fairly for their work. Sadly, this isn’t always the case in overseas manufacturing facilities, which may have poor working conditions and low pay.

Domestically-produced products can also be more affordable and eco-friendly because there is no need to transport items overseas. This results in a dramatic reduction in terms of transportation costs associated with the product’s distribution across the nation. The expense associated with overseas shipping would otherwise be passed along to the consumer.

A shorter transportation distance means less fuel is consumed during the distribution process and there are fewer emissions too, so the environmental impact is minimized in the case of locally-produced products.

GPS Corp is among the many companies that strive to procure products in the USA, so you can rest easy knowing you’re supporting the local economy, while also enjoying products that are manufactured in high quality facilities.