What this does
This prompt helps you identify genuinely Made-in-the-USA brands that still offer competitive pricing compared to imported alternatives. It guides AI to evaluate sourcing claims, manufacturing transparency, quality differences, and real-world price gaps—so you can support domestic manufacturing when it makes sense, without paying unnecessary premiums.
Why it’s useful
Many shoppers want to buy American-made products but feel stuck between vague labels, inflated prices, or unclear quality differences. Some brands use “assembled in the USA” language loosely, while others truly manufacture domestically but price themselves out of reach. This prompt cuts through the ambiguity and helps you decide where buying Made-in-the-USA delivers real value—and where it doesn’t.
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Before you use it, just remember:
1) copy the entire prompt in italics below
2) paste into Notepad, Word, Docs, or your favorite text editor
3) personalize any [brackets]
4) paste into ChatGPT, Gemini, or your favorite AI app
5) run the prompt
Prompt
I want you to act as a practical consumer research assistant helping me find Made-in-the-USA brands that are still reasonably price-competitive.
The product categories I care about are: [clothing basics, footwear, tools, household goods, furniture, appliances, personal care, etc.].
For each category, identify brands that clearly manufacture most of the product in the United States, not just assemble or package it.
Compare typical pricing against similar imported alternatives and explain where the price difference is small, justified by quality, or not worth it.
Note any important caveats such as limited product lines, higher upfront cost but longer lifespan, or areas where claims are misleading.
Use plain, non-political language and focus on value, transparency, and durability rather than slogans or emotional appeals.
End with clear guidance on when choosing Made-in-the-USA makes practical sense for an everyday household.
How this helps you
This approach lets you support domestic manufacturing thoughtfully instead of emotionally. You’ll know where your dollars actually make an impact, where quality truly improves, and where imported options are just as sensible—helping you spend intentionally without regret.
