The whole American economy is built on everyone consuming consuming consuming.

Let's see how long that lasts...

But seriously, buying local makes sense to me just as long as what you want is available. It's also rational because won't be paying money on extra shipping, customs tax etc. And at least a little bit more ecological as someone said already.

Also, I'd be super happy and proud to ride a great bike made here in my hometown, if those existed. But they don't.