American Thought Leaders Steve Bannon: Trump Is Waging ‘Economic Warfare’ on the Chinese Communist Party
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May 4, 2025 
Steve Bannon, former White House chief strategist during Trump’s administration and host of 'War Room,' discusses the U.S.-China trade war as unprecedented economic warfare. He emphasizes Trump's tariff strategies aimed at reshaping global commerce and boosting American manufacturing. Bannon reflects on historical negotiations with the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting the need for sustainable reform. He predicts that the upcoming months will be significantly more impactful than previous ones, stressing the urgency of confronting China’s authoritarian practices.
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Trump's Trade Reorganization
- President Trump is reorganizing global trade, not just imposing tariffs.
- The elites helped shift manufacturing to China, disadvantaging Western workers.
Asia's Shift From China
- East Asian countries like Japan and India support reshaping trade away from China.
- They seek new agreements to reduce reliance on the Chinese Communist Party.
Historical US-China Engagement
- The West engaged China economically post-Tiananmen, hoping for political liberalization.
- Instead, China used trade to gain power while suppressing freedom and breaking promises.
