Why do you think it is so hard for US manufacturers to be competitive? replay to this two people did you agree with them ?

1. Manufacturing Regulations

I believe that the greatest challenge that the United States faces in staying competitive on the world stage in terms of manufacturing is that of regulations. The United States has a very highly regulated manufacturing industry, some of these are necessary such as safety regulations and quality assurance ones. Others may not be as necessary and do more harm than good. This increases the cost of converting raw materials into finished goods and therefore, the final price of said product.

Compare this to a country like China which, due to their lack of regulations, can cut corners in manufacturing in order to make the final product cheaper and therefore easier to price competitors out of the market. This is especially true of steel, where China's process of creating, as well as the quality of steel, is consequently not as high quality as in the US, but as a result, it is far cheaper.

2. Fear of Changes Failing

I believe that one thing that makes US manufacturers unable to be competitive is the fear of failing. By this I mean that manufacturers are worried that if they change their production or processes there is a chance that they could mess up and hurt their business. To some people being steady and safe makes more sense then taking a risk, especially when the changes cost a large amount.