Leontief suggested that his results were not a paradox once we account for differences in:

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Leontief's paradox arises due to differences in factor proportions in countries. However, if we account for differences in resource productivities (i.e., the efficiency with which resources are used), the paradox can be explained. The factor with a higher productivity is likely to be used more intensively in production and consequently, serves as a substitute for the other factor. Thus, the observed trade pattern can be explained by differences in resource productivities rather than factor endowments.

Leontief Suggested That His Results Were Not a Paradox Once