It won't make so much difference because China / Taiwan is just a pollution cloud away from us. Many would be shocked to see how cheap some of the "exotic" brand bikes are here. There market for alloy Pinarellos and Colnagos (Giantagos) is quite strong here. Those alloy versions come with Tiagra and 105, so the cost of a complete bike is very reasonable. My guess they don't sell so well in the States, but once again, because they come from just over the pond to us here in Japan, price is down.