Not starting has 240 volts

Why, all of a sudden, are we seeing an influx of foreign (240 volt, or otherwise unsearchable) appliances? No one that I know of carries info on foreign products that our suppliers can provide parts for. It serves no [purpose for them to do so. One would think that the US energy standards might also be compromised..We do not as of yet have information on this product. A soon as the factory releases it we will post it on Repair Help for everyone.