Viper,
I don't disagree, but Walmart is the 800 lb gorilla, retail-wise.

But then, with China potentially feeling a pinch, who would buy our Treasuries that prop up this fiscal house of cards, we call the US
economy, national debt and "banking" system?

Back at the X1 ranch, I wish it were coming sooner and was not so
pricey, as the CEO is due for a replacement for her pos CR-V in the
next month(s) or so...

It's almost next to impossible. Just check the tag on your underwear.

My proposal would be to have side by side products with a Chinese flag and an American flag. Let's say the American product was $20 more, which would I chose? Obvious

I think the X1 assembled in China will have the same quality because a German company is overseeing the production. Still given a choice at the dealership between an X1 assembled in Germany and one assembled in China? At the same price or $5,000 cheaper? Dunno

Not me. I wouldn't touch a chinese BMW with a 10 foot pole. I'd switch to a different model or manufacturer. On principle alone. I don't care if the entire workforce is German, the factory shouldn't be in communist china.