Henry Ford and people like him built empires, by providing quality and value
Henry was also smart enough to know if he provided jobs, folks could buy his cars. He employed countless US craftsman, building cars, parts and a high standard of living. While the names of domestic manufacturers may still be in use, their concern for US jobs is far less apparent.
I feel it is almost laughable, if it were not so sad, what is today called an American vehicle. While fewer and fewer are even assembled in the US, their part content is even more appalling.
Ironically, we are urged to stimulate the US economy by going into debt, buying domestic vehicles
Here's a VERY small view of parts common in new US vehicles.
