See the Slate article:
How a small factory survives and thrives, thanks to overseas sales. President and owner of Marlin
Steel Wire Products is interviewed by Slate and discusses jobs, taxes and exports. November 10, 2010.
Chinese manufacturers have an advantage over American factories. Several reasons products from China cost less:
Some economists believe that Chinese products are 40% cheaper due to currency manipulation
Chinese manufacturers receive a tax credit for exporting to the U.S. / U.S. manufacturers get taxed
