Those countries mentioned, have governments that subsidize their industries and tariff imported products. American quality and productivity is unequaled, but we cannot compete with countries that do not have bothersome rules like child labor laws or minimum wage or 8 hour workdays, or OSHA & environmental laws. Do we really aspire to become a third world economy? Equal trade only for equal trading partners! Even the playing field!

I cringe when I see those "God Bless America" bumper stickers on an Import. We have left ourselves very vulnerable with such a trade imbalance. UAW President, Walter Reuther, was a crucial contributor to our success in WWII when he suspended all labor disputes and helped turn the Auto Industry into the major producer of the tools of war for the allies. When all of our industries are off shore, where will Rosie the Riveter work? Today's friends often prove to be tomorrow's enemies.