How does the idea of 'made in your country' influence your perception of product quality and value?

depends, countries operate trade using comparative and absolute advantage

I feel that we ought to maintain our own status of production and manufacturing, and should foster growth and development within our borders. It should be noted however that foreign specialization due to comparative advantage is necessary in order to strengthen the economy. Therefore a blend of foreign and domestic is optimal, and protectionism is only necessary to an extent.