[StolarStorm]

We can't compete as long as we allow our "trade partners" to manipulate their currency exchange rates in their favor.

[DonaldC]

True, that is a large part of it. But just on employee costs, American workers are at a disadvantage (Social Security et al). Something is needed to give some balance to the equation. Hire an American at $60 (wages and benifits included) or go to India at $20. Business will naturally gravitate to the cheaper cost, unless there is an incentive to do otherwise....:)