Сергей,
The small companies can hardly compete anymore - be it prices for consumers, salaries or benefits for employees.
Not true, not true at all. Small and midsize American companies cannot compete, nor was it ever a goal, in ширпотреб, mass-produced, dollar-store junk, walmart, buy-one-get-one-free type markets. Decades ago we had junk from Japan and now we have junk from China. So Oleg is right, nothing really changed.
Different players, same game.
America prospered in the past and will prosper again because of its ability to invent new and improve existing products and services. And no one does this better then small or mid-size company. *A hungry, but determined guy with idea. US is packed with companies that make high cost (relatively) small volume product. Anything from sensors, to turbines, to airplanes. Whatever is made in hundreds or thousands is made here, whatever is made in millions is made overseas. Makes perfect business sense.
But in order for hungry guy with idea to strive, he has to be able to invest and expand. Invest in help (people), material, experiments, etc. And if government cannot help small guy (read small/midsize company) to invest, very least they can do is get the hell out of the way and stop chocking him with numerous laws, restrictions and regulations. *
Like Oleg said - you make a business atmosphere more attractive
I care less if company that makes $5 products moves to China. It's likely a low profit margin operation and offers a louzy pay. *I want companies that make cars, airplanes, medical devises, etc and its components (suppliers) to be here.
Like Oleg said - you make a business atmosphere more attractive