In a poll released with the Alliance for American Manufacturing’s (AAM) holiday gift guide, 81% of Americans said they would rather buy USA-made gifts if given the choice, Public News Service reported on November 27, 2023.
What the poll found
- 81% prefer USA-made gifts, citing the economy, jobs and small businesses.
- 75% want companies penalized for falsely marketing goods as “Made in the USA.”
- 83% think online retailers should have to list each product’s country of origin.
AAM President Scott Paul pointed to the Country of Origin Online Labeling Act, which had been introduced but had not moved. The group’s “Made in America Holiday Gift Guide” features products from every state, including custom Jeep parts from Azzy’s Design Works in Finleyville, Pennsylvania. The report notes that AAM helps fund Public News Service’s reporting.
“There’s no requirement that they post where that product is made, despite offering 1000s of other details, in some cases, about that product.”
Scott Paul, President, Alliance for American Manufacturing
FAQ
What share prefer USA-made gifts?
81% of those polled.
Do shoppers want online origin labels?
Yes. 83% said online retailers should list country of origin.
Who ran the poll?
The Alliance for American Manufacturing.
Source & credit
Source: Public News Service, November 27, 2023: “Poll: ’Tis the season for ‘Made in America’ gifts”.