The result has been debased quality from what it once was in the the West. Americans do not complain and demand refunds and badmouth low quality tools.
Some will complain. The problem is there are too many people who think it is a smart thing to go to a store, buy a tool, use it for a day and then take it back saying it isn't what they wanted. Many Americans do not take much pride in their tools. I have known more than one person who tends to leave good tools where he last used them. His back yard has lots of rust to hunt.

jtk