surpl surplus, but a massive trade deficit. add to that the fact that the chinese government is managing an exploding population with huge income inequality. 1.3 billion people, 43% of them under the age of 29, and most of them men. that's a problem. there is no question that we can level the playing field with china. the question is, where do we start? and whether u.s. leaders will finally step up to the plate to not only address china, but address u.s. corporations from apple to caterpillar that are currently benefiting and profiting from this relationship. joining us now, clark winter from clark winter interperus a leading economic analyst who spends a tremendous amount of time in china, though i understand you were in saudi arabia as of yesterday. how would you suggest the america most intelligently apply the leverage that its mark -- it's massive market represents