American citizens are constantly being told to “buy American,” but this is often easier said than done. Unfortunately, buying American made goods is not as simple as going to the store and finding products with a made in the USA label, it is much more than that. Based on How Americans Can Buy American, there are three vital factors to assess when purchasing American goods:

1. Ownership – Who really owns these products, and where do the profits go? If it is truly American owned, the money circulates within the U.S.A., strengthening our economy.

2. Location – Where the product is being manufactured, so if it is made in the U.S. then the company employs Americans to work in the factories.

3. Parts – For something to be truly American made, everything put into it must come from the United States, not just where it was assembled.

These simple yet imperative components of the buy American movement can help U.S. consumers support our nation’s future, bolster our economy, and employ our fellow Americans!