Are you like me, and want to know the country of manufacture before you purchase, but all too often hit a brick wall? Basic consumer rights should include the mandatory disclosure of the country of manufacture of every product, prominently displayed by every seller, online platform or otherwise. We, the consumers, should be entitled to this information, which is as basic as price, warranty and product description information, and every bit as important. The Tariff Act of 1930 requires labeling of the actual package, but we should be informed of where the product is made BEFORE we purchase and certainly before we get the package delivered. None of the online platforms display clearly, if at all, country of origin. At present, consumers are overtly deceived into purchasing products they believe are made in the United States. I am not interested where the product is designed or who owns the brand. Just tell me up front where it is made. This legislation would promote American manufacturing, and at the same time would provide consumers with the ability to choose other countries of manufacture as well. This is way overdue!
