What the companies need are
consumers who are dedicated enough to pay the slightly higher prices and keep the business at home. Ultimately, the choice should lie with the consumer. More government interference in the marketplace leads to tariff wars that put money into government coffers short term and screw everyone long term.
At least by buying local you guys in the US are lucky enough to be reasonably well assured of decent quality. Supporting the buy local campaign down here requires some serious dedication and sacrifice
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