i was bringing it up in comparison. in Europe no one buys american cars when germans (audi, vw, bmw, mercedes) and uk (jag, aston) +italians are next doors. americans can't make (with rare exceptions) cars that appeal to Europeans so they don't get any added value. but china on the other hand, even with people rights violations, makes all of it's money on export since what they make is demanded apparently overseas.
and i am not sure what americans are exporting - at least to europe. there isn't anything that couldn't be built in europe or bought cheaper from asian part of the world. at least in my house there isn't anything with "made in the usa" stamped on it.
these days it reminds me of this image when it comes to american industries.
