There is a right way to do this and a wrong way. I’ve seen it done the wrong way plenty of times but I’ve also seen this done the right way.
Most recently, there was a push to get rid of Microsoft Word, etc. and we were moving to Google Workplace.
They made it clear that there would be training available throughout the transition and that approvals for exceptions would require division head sign off (essentially the VP).
The day of, there were signs everywhere for how to get help. Extra people were hired to help people migrate. They were trained to get people out of Microsoft and into Drive. Prizes for best report. Slack channels, office hours, helpdesk, and even in person questions.
Company put their money where their mouth was.
It was the best case I saw of a company actually understanding how much of a pain it was going to be and doing what they could to lessen the burden.
Compare that to another company I worked with that went from Macs to PC. “You figure it out.” And IT support went off-shore.
So yeah I get where you’re coming from. But if an IT department handled a roll out the right way, I would volunteer for help desk.
I agree with your vibe, especially supporting local craftsmen. But buying American a bit more complicated than looking for the “Made in the USA” sticker.
Some “made in the USA” stuff is prison labor. These companies are profiting off of prisoners. It’s better than slave/child labor overseas but it sucks all around.
Another aspect is that politics around the “Made in the USA” are merky. Final assembly can occur here in the US but it doesn’t mean that it was “made” here.
I went into a deep dive a few years back and found that because of various loopholes, American branded cars are often made in Mexico and then “finished” in the US whereas most foreign brands are assembled in the US.
All of this to say: until we escape late stage capitalism, it’s hard to know for sure how to best support Americans.