We got a new, US-made dishwasher installed today.

[MineralMan]

16. In reality, most stuff lasts well, especially if you buy

things that aren't overloaded with bells and whistles. The simpler a thing is, the fewer things there are to break down. Who needs a dishwasher that will notify you via a bluetooth app when its cycle is finished?

I look at cars differently, though. We bought a 2021 Chevy Trax last summer. Later, I found out it was made in South Korea. So is our 2020 KIA Soul. We've had two Souls. Both had 10-year, 100,000 mile drivetrain warranties. A real selling point for me. The Trax has just a 5-year, 60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Given our 5000 miles per year driving habits, both should last a very long time.

Then again, a bunch of "Japanese" cars are built in factories in the USA. So, who knows where cars come from? They all use parts made all over the planet anyhow.