As danny k says it is only a small number of machines and should the government not support local business first...well they should but many don't.

In terms of fair you only need to look at many countries outside of Europe and NA to see that domination of a local market is by local companies. Now this is partially a choice by the people to buy local, but there is a lot of government involvement, which may not be direct, but it is there nonetheless. Just look at the duties and taxes on importing into some countries (especially in Asia) and you'd see that indirectly that is government support for local business....but worse it is not for for only a small percentage of machines (like this Hoist deal) but applies to all imported unit.

It is much more widespread everywhere else in the world, esepcially in countries where the state is directly involved in many businesses. Closer to home for some of you look at Germany and the domination of that market by local brands, be them automotive or forklift, which is supported by the government in various ways.