I understand that the TAA compliance has something to do with "Buying American" and government/military contracts. Does this compliance on products like this mean anything to the average consumer? In other words, should I be paying $60-$70 more for the TAA-compliant versions of these UPS devices, and if so, why?

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Here is the explanation about TAA provided by Tripp-Lite:

TAA refers to the Trade Agreements
Act (19 U.S.C. § 2501–2581), which
is intended to foster fair and open
international trade. TAA requires that
products must be produced or undergo “substantial
transformation” within the United States or a
designated country. 2 Designated countries include:
• Countries that have reciprocal trade
agreements with the United States,
including Canada, Mexico and Australia.
• Countries that participate in the World
Trade Organization’s Government
Procurement Agreement, including
Japan and many European countries.
• Caribbean Basin countries, such as
Costa Rica, Haiti and Jamaica.
• Countries designated as “least
developed,” such as Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, Laos and Ethiopia.
The People’s Republic of China and some other major
electronics manufacturing centers are absent from the
list of designated countries, which makes sourcing
TAA-compliant IT equipment especially challenging.

Brand	CyberPower
Model	CP1500PFCLCDTAA

Input Voltage Range	78Vac - 142Vac
Input Frequency	57 - 63 Hz
Input Connection	NEMA 5-15P

VA Rating	1500 VA
Watts	900W
Output Voltage	120Vac +/- 5%
Output Frequency	60Hz +/- 1%
Outlets	10
Outlet Type	Battery & Surge Protected: 5 Surge-Only Protected: 5

Battery Run Time	At Half Load (min): 11 At Full Load (min): 2
Battery Recharge Time	8 Hour(s)
Battery Replaceable	Yes

Alarms	On Battery, Low Battery, Overload, Fault
Interface Port	DB-9, USB
Management Software	PowerPanel Personal Edition
Approvals	UL1778, cUL 107.3, FCC DOC Class B

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Data Line Protection	RJ-11 / RJ-45 and Coax RG6 Protection
Surge Energy Rating	1030 Joules
Protection	Internal circuitry limiting / circuit breaker

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	14.20" x 3.90" x 10.40"
Weight	24.7 lbs.

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Parts	3 years limited
Labor	3 years limited

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