[from occupied ga]

My issue is when the government of this country openly conspires to undermine both American labor and industry.

I see it somewhat differently, that the government conspires to undermine SOME industries and SOME jobs for the benefit of a politically well connected other industries and other segments of the workforce. If we really did have a level playing field then I suspect that you wouldn't object, but the government doesn't level the playing field, it levels the scoreboard.

[Wombat101]

"...it levels the scoreboard."

Hmmm, and yet there are trade deficits with China that exceed several hundred billion dollars. China can own and operate 14 American ports, but American firms cannot operate any in China. I could go on and on, but you get the point.

I hardly see a level scoreboard at all, in this regard.