You can blame it on Wal-Mart and the Internet. Used to be Americans were about quality. Now most are just concerned with what does it cost. There is a bright side though. There are a few companies that are bringing manufacturing back to the states. Supporting companies like these will make a difference.
David McNeil says it very well in recent ads.
http://www.weathertech.com/UserFiles...id_MacNeil.pdf
Farouk (CHI) vowed to move manufacturing to Houston a couple of years ago. I'm not completely sure but I believe they are manufacturing in Houston at this point. Most guys won't know who they are but your wife/GF will. I know because my wife is a hair dresser.
http://www.spatrends.com/spa-news-article.cfm?rID=370
Oh And I did use Moog parts from ECE on my suspension rebuild last year. I had an issue with one tie rod end. Other than that all was good.