At the rate high paying jobs are being lost in North America due to things being sent offshore (mainly in the Manufacturing segment) Who can afford to purchase a Chinese Made Merc? when it is selling for the same price if not more, when it was made here?
Hundreds of thousands have been let go from various plants. All in the name of the bottom line. The companies did well while here... but obviously can do better overseas as Labour is any manufacturers largest expense.
Problem is your killing your consumer by taking away their wage, therefor shooting yourself in the foot...
you honestly think the people of China are going to hang a Merc off the back of their boat? Doubtful they can afford the boat to be honest..
Blame the Walmart Mentality folks...