It's not just the money from trade. It's the political power and blind self destructive yet predictable force of pride (saving face). Traditionally, the mainstream media and academia would be the rallying force behind this nation and it's citizens denouncing something like this. Both of these entities are now heavily partisan globalists whose ideals (along with greedy crony capitalists) have perpetuated this reality. To condemn this short sighted consequence would be admitting a flaw in their ideology which would cost them political power and even worse, to have to admit they were wrong. (Where is my progressive utopia hiding this time around?)