"Same with the older Dodge/Rams made in the USA vs the newer Rams made in Mexico. Same size shoe."
First gen 2500/3500 RAM's were Made in US and Mexico as were Second gen trucks. After that I don't know.
I have owned 5 RAM's two US Made and 3 Mexico. Many on the TDR would say their 2nd gen Mexi trucks were better built. I can't agree as all of mine have been great. The trucks made in either place are MOSTLY US Made components. My two US Made rAM's have over 400k each and are in great condition.
Chinese Made Products are simply Made In China.