Bannon`s War Room Episode 4844: Rise Of The Economic Trade War With China
Oct 11, 2025
Captain Jim Fennell, a former naval officer and specialist on China's strategy, dives into the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. He discusses Trump's recent tariff announcements and suggests the U.S. has entered an economic war initiated by China. Fennell highlights the CCP’s strategic goals, including their 'Made in China 2025' initiative and the importance of decoupling from Chinese influence. He also notes potential military threats from China, urging Americans to respond proactively against CCP policies.
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U.S. In Economic War With China
- Stephen Bannon argues the U.S. is now in a full-scale economic war with the CCP driven by recent Chinese trade and export moves.
- He frames decoupling as necessary because engagement failed and China
China Calculated An Economic Strike
- Captain Jim Fennell says Xi and the CCP believe they can win an economic scramble and have used targeted moves to pressure the U.S. supply chain.
- He highlights U.S. strategic complacency from decades of engagement that enabled China's leverage.
Rare Earths Are Critical Chokepoints
- Bannon and Fennell stress rare earths and heavy magnets as immediate chokepoints that could halt U.S. industry fast.
- They connect past offshoring and environmental restrictions to current vulnerabilities in processing capacity.
