We've made clear to them, you know, that any support for Iran would obviously be detrimental for our relationship. That obviously is going to come up in this conversation on trade. Look, the United States is very clear. We have to be able to make our own stuff. We cannot depend on China, or any country for that matter, for 100% of anything that we need. You know, when you depend on any other country for 100% of what you need, you're very vulnerable. Likewise, you know, China wants to. They want. (02:50–02:57)
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Asserts the U.S. must not depend entirely on any country for essential needs.
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