Many U.S. companies are looking to do business in the Far East, predominantly in China, and they're retaining our services to make sure that they won't lose money down the road.

From a financial standpoint, the cash drain on the Brazilian business is unacceptable and must be addressed quickly.

We're the dominant union in the petrochemical industry, and we're not at all saying, 'Put them out of business.' We're saying we want to keep a strong economy within America's control. We're saying, 'If China runs around and buys up most of the world's resources, what will we do? If the world starts demanding hybrids and Japan dominates that market, what will we do?'

Last year, we committed to a strategic review of our Brazilian business. We made good on that commitment, and this transaction is the result. The transaction allows us to focus on our biggest markets and to continue to deliver the cost synergies and other benefits related to the Molson Coors merger. It also represents a winning proposition for Kaiser in Brazil, as it further aligns branding, production, selling and distribution operations.

Last year, we committed to a strategic review of our Brazilian business. We made good on that commitment, and this transaction is the result.

Absolutely. Right down from the gas to get here to the operation of my business. And what can we do about it as small business owners? Nothing.