1) No it doesn't 2) America doesn't have to let this happen. We could charge other countries for our innovations or otherwise demand reciprocation. 3) For pe

1) No it doesn't 2) America doesn't have to let this happen. We could charge other countries for our innovations or otherwise demand reciprocation. 3) For people rich enough to have serious political power, the short term price difference is negligible or perhaps even cheaper under price controls.