Anna Helhoski

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.

Yeah, exactly. Bigger companies that source from other countries may be facing higher prices to import, but it's still maybe cheaper to get those products and materials elsewhere. Now, something that's made in America, even if it's 100% source and manufactured in the U.S., might not actually save you money. Even with tariffs in the supply chain mix, Made in America isn't always cheaper.

Yeah, exactly. Bigger companies that source from other countries may be facing higher prices to import, but it's still maybe cheaper to get those products and materials elsewhere. Now, something that's made in America, even if it's 100% source and manufactured in the U.S., might not actually save you money. Even with tariffs in the supply chain mix, Made in America isn't always cheaper.

Yeah, exactly. Bigger companies that source from other countries may be facing higher prices to import, but it's still maybe cheaper to get those products and materials elsewhere. Now, something that's made in America, even if it's 100% source and manufactured in the U.S., might not actually save you money. Even with tariffs in the supply chain mix, Made in America isn't always cheaper.

And those products may not be higher quality than something that's imported either. It really depends on what you're buying, what the products are made of, etc. The bottom line is always shop around.

And those products may not be higher quality than something that's imported either. It really depends on what you're buying, what the products are made of, etc. The bottom line is always shop around.

And those products may not be higher quality than something that's imported either. It really depends on what you're buying, what the products are made of, etc. The bottom line is always shop around.

It can take work to figure out if something that claims to be made in America actually is 100% made in America, but, you know, labels help. So if you pick something up in a store, there's often a made in X country listed on the label. If that maker is following the rules, then made in the U.S. should mean most, if not all, of the product is made here.

It can take work to figure out if something that claims to be made in America actually is 100% made in America, but, you know, labels help. So if you pick something up in a store, there's often a made in X country listed on the label. If that maker is following the rules, then made in the U.S. should mean most, if not all, of the product is made here.

It can take work to figure out if something that claims to be made in America actually is 100% made in America, but, you know, labels help. So if you pick something up in a store, there's often a made in X country listed on the label. If that maker is following the rules, then made in the U.S. should mean most, if not all, of the product is made here.

There are also directories online that'll list companies that advertise U.S. made goods. But if you're buying something online, look at the product specifications to see where it's sourced. This was an example as I was doing some research. I'm looking for a cast iron pan right now. And I looked at Allclad first. It's a really big company and their products are made in the U.S.,

There are also directories online that'll list companies that advertise U.S. made goods. But if you're buying something online, look at the product specifications to see where it's sourced. This was an example as I was doing some research. I'm looking for a cast iron pan right now. And I looked at Allclad first. It's a really big company and their products are made in the U.S.,

There are also directories online that'll list companies that advertise U.S. made goods. But if you're buying something online, look at the product specifications to see where it's sourced. This was an example as I was doing some research. I'm looking for a cast iron pan right now. And I looked at Allclad first. It's a really big company and their products are made in the U.S.,

except not all of their products are. Its stainless steel pans are made 100% in Pennsylvania, but its cast iron pans are made in Vietnam. And to be clear, I love my other all-clad pans, and they're not hiding the fact that their cast iron skillet is made in Vietnam. It's right there in the product description.

except not all of their products are. Its stainless steel pans are made 100% in Pennsylvania, but its cast iron pans are made in Vietnam. And to be clear, I love my other all-clad pans, and they're not hiding the fact that their cast iron skillet is made in Vietnam. It's right there in the product description.

except not all of their products are. Its stainless steel pans are made 100% in Pennsylvania, but its cast iron pans are made in Vietnam. And to be clear, I love my other all-clad pans, and they're not hiding the fact that their cast iron skillet is made in Vietnam. It's right there in the product description.

But if you're a shopper who is in the market for a cast iron pan, and it really matters to you to have that made fully in the US, then you might look elsewhere. It is always gonna depend on your personal preferences and what works for your budget.

But if you're a shopper who is in the market for a cast iron pan, and it really matters to you to have that made fully in the US, then you might look elsewhere. It is always gonna depend on your personal preferences and what works for your budget.

But if you're a shopper who is in the market for a cast iron pan, and it really matters to you to have that made fully in the US, then you might look elsewhere. It is always gonna depend on your personal preferences and what works for your budget.

Hey, Sean. Hey, Elizabeth. There is a lot of uncertainty when it comes to how the economy is actually doing. There's data, including recent stats on growth, unemployment, and inflation. And then there's how people feel about the economy and how it's affecting their actions.