I was being sarcastic with the wage thing, but that doesn't change the point that regulations on American manufacturing become more and more stringent, expensive and counter productive all based on the social political platforms that our largest importers don't adhere to. Our government encourages us to have other countries do the dirty work unregulated and import the goods rather than encourage American manufacturing under a regulated and fair business environment.

Basically everything that the labor unions, EPA, and other groups have fought for in this country is null and void since the sidestepping the results of these efforts is now encouraged by the government.

Just like opening up a shop in a premium location costs more, such should be the case with selling in the US marketplace.

Imagine if an American company had to pay the high rent of a downtown location but the Chinese company next door paid none.

Regulations should work both ways.