[A. Pole]

Manufacturing is being lost because American workers are simply too much trouble. Workers overseas are willing

Workers overseas are cheaper because their cost (and standard) of living is lower. This difference was compensated by the tariffs until the "free" trade craze became the dogma.

[mc6809e]

Workers overseas are cheaper because their cost (and standard) of living is lower.

In other words, they gouge the American public much less than American workers.