Anna Helhoski

Some companies may still find it cheaper to produce in lower-cost countries rather than return fully to the U.S., even with tariffs increasing shipping costs. That said, investment in U.S. manufacturing is certainly happening. The U.S.

Some companies may still find it cheaper to produce in lower-cost countries rather than return fully to the U.S., even with tariffs increasing shipping costs. That said, investment in U.S. manufacturing is certainly happening. The U.S.

Some companies may still find it cheaper to produce in lower-cost countries rather than return fully to the U.S., even with tariffs increasing shipping costs. That said, investment in U.S. manufacturing is certainly happening. The U.S.

Census Bureau tracks manufacturing construction spending, and its recent report released on May 1st shows that spending in March 2025 was 3.7% higher than a year ago. It's generally been on a steady incline since 2011 at the tail end of the Great Recession. But companies that are investing in U.S. manufacturing can't get up and running in a day.

Census Bureau tracks manufacturing construction spending, and its recent report released on May 1st shows that spending in March 2025 was 3.7% higher than a year ago. It's generally been on a steady incline since 2011 at the tail end of the Great Recession. But companies that are investing in U.S. manufacturing can't get up and running in a day.

Census Bureau tracks manufacturing construction spending, and its recent report released on May 1st shows that spending in March 2025 was 3.7% higher than a year ago. It's generally been on a steady incline since 2011 at the tail end of the Great Recession. But companies that are investing in U.S. manufacturing can't get up and running in a day.

So even if tariffs prompt companies to reshore, there will be a lag before they can get those factories built, hire workers and get production running. So it'll take time for those newly U.S. made products to hit the shelves. In the meantime, it can take some digging to figure out if something that claims to be made in America actually is. And it's not always obvious.

So even if tariffs prompt companies to reshore, there will be a lag before they can get those factories built, hire workers and get production running. So it'll take time for those newly U.S. made products to hit the shelves. In the meantime, it can take some digging to figure out if something that claims to be made in America actually is. And it's not always obvious.

So even if tariffs prompt companies to reshore, there will be a lag before they can get those factories built, hire workers and get production running. So it'll take time for those newly U.S. made products to hit the shelves. In the meantime, it can take some digging to figure out if something that claims to be made in America actually is. And it's not always obvious.

But to a lot of consumers, most, I'd wager, the origin of a product doesn't necessarily matter. I'm curious if it's something that either of you actually think about while you're shopping.

But to a lot of consumers, most, I'd wager, the origin of a product doesn't necessarily matter. I'm curious if it's something that either of you actually think about while you're shopping.

But to a lot of consumers, most, I'd wager, the origin of a product doesn't necessarily matter. I'm curious if it's something that either of you actually think about while you're shopping.

Sort of the same. I think the only thing that I think about is in the kitchen. And by that, I mean anything that comes in contact with food or drink. So several places where things like plates and mugs are often manufactured, they can have more lax rules when it comes to lead, toxins, or heavy metals and ceramics. And I'd love to find Made in America in that case.

Sort of the same. I think the only thing that I think about is in the kitchen. And by that, I mean anything that comes in contact with food or drink. So several places where things like plates and mugs are often manufactured, they can have more lax rules when it comes to lead, toxins, or heavy metals and ceramics. And I'd love to find Made in America in that case.

Sort of the same. I think the only thing that I think about is in the kitchen. And by that, I mean anything that comes in contact with food or drink. So several places where things like plates and mugs are often manufactured, they can have more lax rules when it comes to lead, toxins, or heavy metals and ceramics. And I'd love to find Made in America in that case.

But when I was last buying new dishware, it was really hard. The selection was just really limited. So to find what I wanted, I had to look elsewhere. I have plates made in Portugal, glassware from France, mugs made in the US. But if I wanted to buy those plates or glassware now, they'd probably be more expensive because of exchange rates and tariffs.

But when I was last buying new dishware, it was really hard. The selection was just really limited. So to find what I wanted, I had to look elsewhere. I have plates made in Portugal, glassware from France, mugs made in the US. But if I wanted to buy those plates or glassware now, they'd probably be more expensive because of exchange rates and tariffs.

But when I was last buying new dishware, it was really hard. The selection was just really limited. So to find what I wanted, I had to look elsewhere. I have plates made in Portugal, glassware from France, mugs made in the US. But if I wanted to buy those plates or glassware now, they'd probably be more expensive because of exchange rates and tariffs.

So I'd probably look a little bit harder if I needed some new stuff to find something Made in America. Of course, if the price was right.

So I'd probably look a little bit harder if I needed some new stuff to find something Made in America. Of course, if the price was right.