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Cobretti2 on 21 June 2017
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WolfpackN64 said:
Cobretti2 said:

Using fast food as an example compared to manufacturing isn't really a good comparison.

People gotta eat. People don't have to drive over priced cars when they can get a cheap chinese made one.

Here in Aus manfuacturing got so expesive that local cars were costing 2to3x more than imports. Their sales declined year on year.  40K+ vs 20K is a big difference and a money saver. Even with subadies from the government they charged so much.

I do agree with you how Ford and GM even tak local money waste it (probably hide it offshore and not spend it locallt) then vanish a few years later should be held accoutable.  

If there really is an unfair advantage because overseas manufacturing is way cheaper, you can always raise the import tax to somewhat protect the local industries.

Well they aleady do have like a 30% import tax on cars. If you push any more then all cars would cost 40-60k. Not many people will buy a car for that price.

Now that Ford and GM will be gone soon, those taxes will drop and cars will be even more cheaper.