It is for this reason that sovereignty is so important, as real democracy is not possible in any other circumstance. To have that choice circumscribed by outside powers is unacceptable intrusion. A New World Order is threatening for this very reason. Or it may be due to a simple incomprehension of a comfortable urban elite towards the joy of hunting and fear of intruders. Add-on labour costs are lower than in Germany, why that is social dumping.
Lower taxes become unfair tax competition.
And a devalued exchange rate becomes financial dumping. All are seen as a menace, all are to be stopped. Clinton's so-called free trade regime is just as guilty as the most arrogant French regime on this matter. Fair Trade, as espoused by the otherwise commendable Pat Buchanan , is not the same as Free Trade, merely an excuse at foreign meddling. To regulate trade is aiming at internal interference in foreign regimes as much as the direct use of military force.