A Reuters/Ipsos poll released March 30, 2021, found that 63 percent of Americans think federal agencies should be required to buy USA-made products, even if they cost more than foreign-made alternatives.
Key findings
- 73 percent of Republicans and 57 percent of Democrats agreed agencies should be required to buy USA-made products.
- 62 percent said the government should only buy coronavirus vaccines and related drugs made in USA factories.
- 53 percent said it is fine to buy personal protective equipment from foreign sources, while 41 percent disagreed, according to Reuters.
- 69 percent said it is at least somewhat important that an item is USA-made, but 37 percent would not pay anything extra for it.
- 26 percent would pay only 5 percent more, and 21 percent capped it at 10 percent more.
- Quality (94 percent) and price (93 percent) ranked as more important than origin.
About the poll
Ipsos surveyed 1,005 adults online on March 4–5, 2021. The credibility interval is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
FAQ
What share want government to buy USA-made?
63 percent, even at higher cost.
Would people pay more themselves?
37 percent would not pay any premium.
When was the poll taken?
March 4–5, 2021.
Source & credit
Source: Ipsos, March 30, 2021: “Americans want the government to shop domestically, no matter the price”.
Also: Reuters, March 30, 2021: Reuters/Ipsos poll report.