America can compete and win in a free market. The problem is our government put too many barriers in our way.
I agree government barriers are bad. But there is no political will to end the regulation. In this climate it is childishness and stupidity that says I will take my football and go away(to a communist country no less). This in not conservatism but pure greed that will cause social chaos as people will no longer be able to afford the things made overseas. We will become Argentina.
It is impossible to not sound foolish to lament the jobs Americans won't do, extended unemployment ,welfare and be a "Free Trader" which in reality is a system of unfair trade practices of foreign governments.
Just how much do you think off shoring saves? Most people thing the savings are huge... There not. Maybe a few pennies on the dollar, which is what I think the tariff should be.