over the last 5-6 years, we've been losing 300-500 and billion dollars a year. billion. >>chris: i know you say the u.s. started it but at this point, whoever started it, or the u.s. and china engaged in a trade war? >> we don't want to have a trade war with any country including the united states. but the fact is, through the balance of through between china and the united states. do you know how how much benefit american consumers and american companies through their operation in china, you have to look at the whole picture. it's important to notice who started this trade war. we never wanted a trade war but if someone started a trade war against us, we have to respond and defend our interests. >>chris: u.s. officials say china is not so innocent.