'Buy American' Sentiment on Steady Increase

New York, NY, March 5, 2013 -- Interest in buying American products is growing among American consumers.

Schneider Associates, who conducted a survey of over 1,000 adults who are over 18, asked how many agreed with the statement: "Made in the USA is most influential attribute when I buy a new product.

It was the fifth straight year the number has increased.

2008 - 48%
2009 - 50%
2010 - 57%
2011 - 60%
2012 - 62%