Valuetainment “China Blinked” - Trump's Tariff War Pressures Xi To CAVE As China's Economy TANKS
May 7, 2025
Trump's tariffs are causing a stir, squeezing China's economy while boosting American industries. Factory closures and rising unemployment in China raise questions about the trade war's impact. The discussion dives into the complexities of negotiations and the challenges facing U.S. auto manufacturing. Additionally, there's a focus on China's tactics in managing economic data and the surprising reduction of ethane tariffs amid these pressures. The conversation wraps up with a spotlight on veteran-supporting military apparel.
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Trump's Tariff Strategy
- Trump insists tariffs on China will not be lowered soon to force negotiation.
- He claims these tariffs are devastating China's economy and benefiting US industries like autos.
China Suppressing Economic Data
- China suppresses data to hide economic distress, especially youth unemployment over 20%.
- The real estate sector and welfare claims are rising amid these concealed struggles.
China's Long-Term Trade Standoff
- China likely won’t come to the negotiating table soon due to government's indifference to population hardship.
- US is dealing with a long-term challenge given Xi's indefinite term and China's economic tactics.