ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania — Long before the outbreak of the coronavirus, Americans wanted to buy, use, wear, eat, and build with more things made in this country. It was a sentiment that crossed party lines, generations, ethnic backgrounds, and geographical regions.

In late October 2017, a Morning Consult poll showed 67% of adults said they were willing to pay more for products manufactured in America.

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