I go to Sears about once a year....to get some of my tools replaced. If the replacement is made in China, I make a determination if I can save my original. The last time I was there, a guy was trying to get a tape measure replaced and the clerk was giving him a hard time and tried to explain to him that the tool was "at the end of its lifetime." I am pretty much done with them for now. I have heard that they are coming out with a new line of pro tools that will bring the quality back to what it once was.

That being said, just because a tool is made outside of the US does not make it garbage. Amazon is selling several brands made in Europe and Taiwan that are extremely good. Some examples include:

These vise grips. Best I have ever owned. Pricey, but worth it. Made in Spain
https://www.amazon.com/Grip-111-10-10-Inch-Locking-Nickel-Plated/dp/B001G0MGTQ/ref=sr_1_32

Sunex tools. Made in Taiwan but every bit as good as some of the pro brands IMHO for their hand tools.
https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-3657-Standard-Universal-10-Piece/dp/B0002SRAO4/ref=sr_1_2