>it’s cheaper because working conditions are worse, social security is worse and the Chinese government is subsidizing the sector heavily. Isn't this the same

>it’s cheaper because working conditions are worse, social security is worse and the Chinese government is subsidizing the sector heavily. Isn't this the same for every product made in China vs made in the West? Your smartphone, your laptop, your sneakers, etc they're all made by Chinese workers with much less wages and social benefits/protections than workers who would be making them in the west. Why no big tariffs on those to protect our local electronics/clothing manufacturing industries?