Dan, it is evident that you have a limited understanding of a free market economy. Not that the US has such a thing, but it is closer than almost every other country. This thread and the 'Jap Crap' one in Tires & Wheels forum is the basis for this statement. You don't understand the fundementals of the system, just pick and choose some of the details.
Here is some information to help . It does require workers in trades and jobs that are not profitable to learn new skills, but overall the US benefits.