At first glance this comment might seem shallow, but I think we can unpack it a bit.

1. It’s probably correct? The US is a very large single market

2. From some quarters the US does come across as being fairly laissez-faire

3. The scale of predatory economic activity in an otherwise highly developed economy is(?) unmatched

4. Penalties seem to be a cost of business rather than genuine attempts at deterrent

5. The general appearance of a lack of accountability

But, I’m just looking on from afar, and I’m sure the media advances the hyperbole.