Also, a certain percentage of the main functional component(s) (think circuit boards in digital alarm clocks) have to come from the USA in order to make the "Made in USA" claim. Virtually every industry is going to be impacted by the global supply chain issues.
You are absolutely correct. And don't forget that the packaging for said products isn't made here, either. Many people don't realize that "made in the USA" usually means "manufactured/assembled in the USA, with components from China".
Most consumers aren't seeing a big impact yet, but it's coming. I work for a manufacturing and distribution company... the supply chain issues are real, both domestically and internationally. We're seeing inflated prices right now on certain goods, and they will become more noticeable and pronounced in the months to come. Domestically, it's becoming difficult to get boxes, plastic, steel, aluminum and ingredients to make adhesives and shipping costs are through the roof. Our customers on the resale side (big box stores) are experiencing major delays in receiving products from us and the majority of their suppliers, plus their paying a lot more for what they do get because we can't afford to absorb all of the added expenses ourselves. Consumers should expect to have to pay more for pretty much everything in the near future. This isn't fear mongering, it's reality, and this is just for the domestic stuff. Even if your mantra is to always buy American, you may be surprised to learn that a lot of the "American made" stuff you are used to is made of components which come from China and other countries. Of course, you can claim it's all a conspiracy, BUT it is reality. This country is YEARS away from being able to manufacture our own goods... YEARS away. And any decisions we make in that vein will have a global impact. Once we stop importing, we'll stop exporting... every country that participates in the global supply chain wants to export as well as import. If we don't buy their stuff, they are going to lose interest in buying ours.
If it fits their agenda, we will probably see it happen. Honestly, it's an interesting strategy, but it's not the liberal heads that will explode. They want everyone to get vaxxed... it's the conservatives who will struggle. They make up a large portion of the unvaxxed, welfare-receiving base.
Your wife can forbid her healthcare providers from sharing her personal health information with her employer, and that is the extend of HIPAA protection in this situation.
You're wife's employer is not prohibited from asking your wife if she's vaccinated. However, the employer would be treading on thin ice if they asked more questions like, "why aren't you vaccinated?" or any other questions which may require your wife to disclose details related to her health.
Awesome, dude. Buy one from France. Last I checked, that's still not buying American.