[CMcAllister]

Speaking from the perspective of some time spent in a chain auto parts, you can no longer assume that the filter brand you buy today was made by the company who made it in the past, or is still made in the USA.

The "pandemic" changed all that. Companies have bought other companies and/or changed suppliers. Companies outsourced when they were unable to supply certain SKUs. Production was moved to other countries. Even buying a familiar name brand is no guarantee it was made by them. I'm seeing Mann/Hummel on many products now, even if it's not in a Mann box..

Looking at the fine print on the box or the part doesn't even tell who made it sometimes. Just have to do some research and pay attention to what you are buying.

To my knowledge, NAPA Gold popular numbers are still Wix, but you have to pay attention.