Yes, and it turns out they do not care, which is why they aren’t negotiating with your bullshit.
The US exports from China amount to 12% of their GDP. They can absolutely not give a fuck and be fine getting it with zero tarrifs from elsewhere as a new trade destination for whomever offers.
There is also a path for me to marry Scarlett johansson. The Treas Sec and I are equally as delusional.