In 1983, the National Association of Machine Tools Builder predicted decline of the U.S. market and the increase in imports. Machine manufacturers had to decide if they need to ask the U.S. government for help, and if they did, the administrative channels offer the most promise. This is considered a competitive position of U.S. industry in 1983, compared with Japan, Germany and the newly industrialized countries.;, And in conjunction with the law of the United States of America trade, the government considers some options that were available to "Hide
by David B . Joffe, Richard Phelps Source: Harvard Business School 13 pages. Publication Date: November 12, 1987. Prod. #: 388071-PDF-ENG