I was ordering supplies from an online website and some of the items were on sale. I changed my order, because I had the ability to buy 18 gauge imported steel for a cheaper price. I frequently use American-made steel, because of the infrastructure bill. In order to qualify for government funding, the materials used for construction projects have to be made in america. When I am working on residential or commercial projects that have nothing to do with the government, I use the cheapest materials that I can find. I use a lot of 18 gauge type 304 stainless steel. The 18 gauge type 304 stainless steel imported was $30 cheaper for a coil than the USA made steel. On the last construction project, I decided to go with the foreign steel products. I saved a ton of money, and the steel was just as durable and flexible as the American-made steel that I usually purchase. In fact, I really didn’t notice any difference at all in the strength or durability of the steel. The only difference was the price and the origin of the metal. I wish I could have stocked up on the 18 gauge type 304 stainless steel ironworker wire and double loop bar ties, but most of my jobs are government contracts and I will not be able to use those materials on those projects. I bought the items that I needed for the upcoming job only. I definitely don’t like to keep a lot of stock in the warehouse unless I know I will be able to use it in the next few months.