Things we need (oil, cheap stuff, cheap services) are all manufactured by other countries. The middle part of the country grows a large portion of what we eat.

Things we need (oil, cheap stuff, cheap services) are all manufactured by other countries. The middle part of the country grows a large portion of what we eat. I can't state everything everyone needs, but food is certainly one of those things. On top of that, I don't see how you can say medical advancements are something we don't need.