Interesting one Jay - I like to stick as far as possible with USA or Japanese built kit. I guess it is an authenticity and quality thing. However this is only when it comes to old BMX kit - the following doesn't apply to my opinion of Japanese kit in general, but I am unsure that anything sporting a 'made in the USA' would be guaranteed to be any better than something made in Asia.
So yes - double standards I think mate. Fair enough though...an opinion, even it is flawed without any real evidence, doesn't have to stand up to any legal scrutiny when it comes to 25 year old kids' bikes...
I have to admit liking stuff built and made in the Midlands, West Midlands boy that I am - this used to include HP Sauce, minis, and European Cup winning football teams - they don't seem to do that anymore. I think HP Sauce is now made in Netherlands - imagine that Houses of Parliament sauce made in Holland! I could choke...