Yellen Weighs in on Musk's China Ties and US Economic Relations
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MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell asked Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen if Elon Musk's China ties pose a "national security problem".
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Mitchell referenced Musk's dependence on the Chinese market and his companies' government contracts.
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Yellen said the government wants economic relations with China but also wants to diversify supply chains.
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Yellen stated the government aims to stabilize the US-China trade relationship, not shut it down.
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Yellen expressed concern about Chinese subsidies and ensuring a level playing field.