[TitanBlue]

The only major part that is imported. is the Transmission (Japan). It seems most vehicles have their Electrical harnesses Made in Mexico. Body, Frame, Sheet metal, Engine are all Made in USA. Design Team Leader of the truck was an American woman. I too, am averse to purchasing imported items, and resisted looking at the Imports. I wanted much more room for family of 4 for traveling, and had a Ford Escape that was too cramped with all the girls luggage. Also wanted room for their friends, so a Bench Seat 1/2 Ton Pickup was a good solution. At the time, these were my basic thoughts on a 1/2 Ton CC, all nice vehicles really, but... (June 2006):

Chevy - Dash still somewhat resembled my parents old 1972 Suburban. Nice Interior though. All GMC at work, did not want coworkers thinking it was a Co. truck. Good Truck
Ford - Relatively weak engine, what about that Spark Plug? Interior OK. Reputation high. Good Truck.
Dodge - Cramped CC. Mega Cab is a 3/4 Ton. Transmission Reputation below avg. Hmmm, nay....
Toyota - 7/8 Size Original Tundra, not worth selling my Escape for that dinky thing! No way. Asked salesman "...what is a Toyota Titan?" Directed me to Nissan...
Nissan - Largest Interior and very impressive Engine/Transmission. Creative Styling. Decent price for features on an XE Pref. Pkg BT. Easy Decision. Never regretted it.

I didn't plan on being a Titan enthusiast...

 

[TitanBlue]

Companies Invest where they make Money. That is their purpose, not nationalism/patriotism. GMC is having great success in China with the Chevy brand. I'd imagine they will spend Money in China, to make Money in China. Eventually it does show up on their home countries P/L Statements. Profit can be minimized by heavy investing. Paying taxes is not their goal... a return on Investment is. Profit or increased Equity.

Nothing wrong with making money though, an open market is what most of us desire, and should attempt to support. No country will succeed with only its own natural resources utilized.