As far as I am concerned, it’s not a matter of fairness, it’s a matter of trust. I don’t believe the Chinese are trustworthy. I’m tired of hearing stories about Chinese drywall, lead in children’s toys, melanin in baby formula, toxic toothpaste, tainted animal feed, and on and on. And don’t get me started on Chinese made steel. They will do anything to make a buck from the US.
The NYC construction market is a very tough and competitive one, not for beginners. The Owners are very quality conscious and demanding, the inspection is tops, I know I am a Heavy Construction Contractor working in NYC.