Mmmm... If form holds from the automotive industry, Jim's R&D team will not be able to keep up fast enough. They'll be put out of business, or purchased by a foreign entity who will either re-employ Jim's staff for a pittance, or lay them off outright. The Chinese gain further advantage, and are better able to advance their form of socialist totalitarianism (across our borders, if we don't wise-up).
Money is power. Technology is as well.
Not looking for a flounder in a tree, at all. I'd just rather put down a rabid dog than have myself or family bit. I personally consider America my extended family. Probably a bit sappy, but that's just me. Old Yeller's death was sad, but it had to be done for the safety of the family, and indeed for the good of the pooch itself.
Unfortunately 'Old Yeller' in this case weighs something on the order of 800lbs, and we've nothing to assault it with but sling-shots and ambition. This last row over the DPW deal has obviously gotten his attention (not in a good way). We'll just have to keep reloading until the beast falls. The other option isn't pretty.
No doubt you are an American who considers himself both a good citizen and patriotic. I consider myself the same. I believe this is something to be admired. However, I don't hold corporations to the same standards as I hold people.
China is set to offer its first car in the U.S. Probably within the next year or so. We'll see how that goes.