Final Cut Express 4 (HD) -- needs firewire?

I have a pretty nice camcorder, a Canon HG10.  But it uses a USB wire to transfer film to a computer (has no firewire).  I bought Final Cut Express (FCE) 4 (HD) and now I have been told that FCE 4 only can work with a firewire?  Is that possible?  I don't understand as the USB/firewire is just the mechanism to transfer the firm and FCE is really the editing software.  With this camera film is transferred (by the USB wire) adequately/quickly into iMovie etc. 
Any comments/workarounds would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

Use Log & Transfer with either the USB-connected camera or a card reader. FCE will convert to AIC to enable you to edit your AVCHD footage.
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