This has been happening for quite a while. I had a 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX that was built in Normal, IL, side-by-side with “American” Eagle Talons and Plymouth Lasers, as a joint venture between Mitsubishi and Chrysler (Diamond-Star Motors). But I couldn’t have parked that car in an “American car only” parking lot at a union hall, even though it was 99% identical to a “domestic” Eagle Talon TSi AWD.
My current vehicle’s a 1996 Dodge Ram pickup, as “American” as you can get...assembled in Mexico City from 77% “domestic” parts. It’s really not cut and dried anymore.
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You really honestly believe your pickup is as american as it gets?