China Vows to Fight Trade War with Trump to the End

The Chinese Communist Party is throwing a tantrum again. After President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to a stunning 125%, Beijing responded with the usual scripted outrage. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce made it clear they have no intention of bowing to what they call "pressure, threats, and blackmail." Instead, they say they’re ready to "fight to the end" in this trade standoff.

Let’s get one thing straight: Trump isn’t bluffing. He’s done playing nice with a regime that has for decades manipulated markets, stolen intellectual property, and gamed international trade rules. Now, he’s calling the shots and the world is watching.

Here’s what we’re seeing unfold:

• Trump announced a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, while giving most other nations a 90-day window at a lower 10% rate.

• China retaliated with an 84% tariff on U.S. goods, accusing the U.S. of threatening its so-called “sovereignty.”

• Despite the bluster, over 75 countries have lined up to negotiate with the United States because they understand where real economic power lies.

• Even the European Union, after an initial vote to retaliate, decided to pause for 90 days and return to the negotiating table.

What’s happening is a masterclass in leadership. Trump’s team, led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is executing a deliberate strategy smoke out the bad actors, isolate China, and show the world that the U.S. is done being taken advantage of.

As Bessent explained in a press conference, Trump’s plan was always to make China show its hand. “You might even say that he goaded China into a bad position,” Bessent noted. And he’s right Beijing has exposed its true colors: no interest in fair trade, just preserving its parasitic grip on global markets.

The administration is making it crystal clear: nations that don’t retaliate will be rewarded with open trade and American partnership. It’s a test of loyalty, economic logic, and common sense and most countries are choosing to side with the United States.

Meanwhile, Biden and his allies remain silent. Where’s the outrage from the left about Chinese exploitation? Where’s the plan to hold Beijing accountable? As usual, nowhere to be found. The Democrats would rather grovel to foreign powers than back strong American policy.

The reality is simple: the world needs U.S. markets more than we need theirs. Trump is proving that once again, America doesn’t need to beg for respect we command it.

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