You need to re-read my post and find where I said anything about China importing products.
What I am talking about is, not trying to compete with China from a mfg standpoint. We need to change the nature of our economy to favor a more white-collar work force that INNOVATES.
You miss the point:
China will compete with is in every market. Always.
We need to equalize things. China has an advantage.
So we should built one in return.
Tax Chinese imports. That will contribute to our budget (no more spending needed) and encourage exports.
If China raises their prices, then we can drop the taxes. But right now we need a fix.
Big time.