So the magic robot scenario is more expensive to implement than the Foxconn workforce, but if we were to implement more protectionist policies though that made

So the magic robot scenario is more expensive to implement than the Foxconn workforce, but if we were to implement more protectionist policies though that made manufacture in china untenable, would the magic robots still be more expensive than American labour? Edit: Also, maybe Foxconn was on track to grow by even more, but used robots instead. It's not necessarily the case that greater automation isn't coming or that more people will always be hired; they seem to be holding their breath for the moment that robots can replace all the people and actively investing in the area in the meantime [1] [1] http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36376966 http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36376966