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by bb88 716 days ago
Many Chinese goods are great. But if it's an end run around regulation, it is not in the US's best interest. Ralph Nader already fought this fight and won back in the 1960's with the Chevrolet Corvair. The Ford Pinto had the gas tank between the rear axle and the rear bumper, creating a death trap on rear collisions.

These are a few issues of goods from China being an issue in the past:

A) Toys with lead paint being recalled.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S02697...

B) Dog Food linked to China killing pets.

https://truthaboutpetfood.com/how-many-pets-have-ingredients....