Previous giants like Eastman, Dow, Dupont say they are mired in stringent EPA demands on plants that cause cost 100X those of India and 1000X of China. The Puerto Rico operations also had exemptions beyond simple tax advantages. But the island is enmeshed in corruption much like Mexico.
As you note priority is an issue. The "moon-shot" might be zones in places like WV or WY where waivers are plentiful for certain plants. I still think it possible to build factories largely automated if the capital was there but those investments have not been made.
Honestly we’re being governed by idiots and have been for decades
Previous giants like Eastman, Dow, Dupont say they are mired in stringent EPA demands on plants that cause cost 100X those of India and 1000X of China. The Puerto Rico operations also had exemptions beyond simple tax advantages. But the island is enmeshed in corruption much like Mexico.
As you note priority is an issue. The "moon-shot" might be zones in places like WV or WY where waivers are plentiful for certain plants. I still think it possible to build factories largely automated if the capital was there but those investments have not been made.