[RockyMtnMan]

Or impose a tariff on the difference in wage value and lower taxes for that wage band. Net effect is zero for the corporation and lower taxes for the affected wage band, further reducing the cost of an American worker. That's a win win for both the wage earner and the corporation.

The foreign government or corporation will not like the tariff but if they think the effort is worth it they'll pay up. Let them put their money where their mouth is, if they want to compete skill for skill then bring it on.

[garbanzo]

Why can't American workers work for less money? Why exactly are American workers entitled to pay well above market rates? When the unions did this conservatives were up in arms and complained that the government (especially the Democrats) was damaging American productivity. Now that the white-collars are facing wage erosion and loss of jobs, I guess the government has to step in.