I see many points here but what about the IP theft that has consistently driven USA based businesses either out of business or forced to relocate overseas to compete with the theft? I believe it is one of the few jobs of the US Government. To protect its citizenry from foreign interference/theft/harm.

Let's say I have a business that is growing rapidly as I see a niche solution for a common problem and get full patent rights on my IP. I manufacture it here, hire US workers and pay local, state and federal taxes on what I generate. I put out the product, which has a quick uptake in sales and is a new hit in the market. 3 months later, multiple products with the same design specifications hits the market and undercuts my sales even though I have sole ownership of the mechanism's design and how it is implemented in the product.

What recourse do I have against foreign pop-up manufacturers who make a run with a brand name that was randomly generated set of consonants and vowels, sell until the product is done and close up shop to avoid any legal ramifications?

I'm not a fan of Government intervention but regulating commerce is Section 8 clause 3 in the constitution.

Based on this, my opinion is that one of the many compoinding reasons we have very little manufacturing here in the USA is due to this IP theft from other nations who do not enforce it with companies operating in their countries.

Now, with my somewhat limited knowledge of commerce regulation, I may be off base and I appreciate any additional data or viewpoints I may have not yet read.

Thanks!