Trump Forces China To The Table
Beijing drags its feet while President Trump protects U.S. jobs and holds China accountable for deadly fentanyl flooding American communities.
China is treading cautiously as it “assesses” whether to re-enter trade negotiations with the United States — a move sparked by President Donald Trump’s unrelenting tariff campaign and hardline stance on fentanyl.
According to a statement shared by the Chinese Embassy on social media, the Communist regime claims the U.S. has repeatedly reached out in recent weeks to reengage on tariff discussions. But China’s Commerce Ministry warned that any talks would be “pointless” unless the Trump administration backs off its America-first trade measures.
“If the U.S. does not reverse its unilateral tariffs, it shows a lack of sincerity,” Chinese officials said — an ironic statement given China’s continued failure to curb fentanyl exports fueling America’s drug crisis.
🔴 Trump’s Tariff War: Putting America First
President Trump has made no apologies for realigning U.S. trade policy to favor American workers. Last month, he announced a sweeping new round of tariffs covering nearly every major trading partner. Nations open to negotiations saw temporary relief — but China was left out.
Under Trump’s bold economic plan, a 10% base tariff remains on most Chinese imports. Earlier this year, that number surged to 20% in response to China’s unwillingness to stop exporting the ingredients used to manufacture fentanyl — a synthetic opioid that has devastated American families, particularly in small towns and rural communities.
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff strategy sent shockwaves through global markets, raising duties on Chinese imports as high as 145% — a clear sign the U.S. would no longer be exploited.
⚠️ China Struggles as Loopholes Close
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that while dozens of countries are working toward new trade deals, China has been placed on the back burner.
“We’re handling these in groups,” Bessent said on Fox News’s Hannity. “We’re working with the top 17 first — China’s not one of them.”
In another blow to Beijing, the Trump administration officially shut down the controversial “de minimis” tariff loophole, which previously allowed Chinese goods under $800 to enter the U.S. tax-free. That loophole had fueled billions in profits for online retailers like Temu, Shein, and Amazon — often at the expense of American manufacturing jobs.
🇨🇳 Fentanyl: The Elephant in the Room
Beyond trade, the Trump administration continues to press China over its role in the fentanyl crisis. The Wall Street Journal reports that Xi Jinping’s top security official, Wang Xiaohong, has reached out to Washington in recent days, asking what steps China needs to take to stop the flow of chemical precursors used to make the deadly drug.
Despite growing pressure, Chinese officials are doubling down on rhetoric — accusing the U.S. of trying to “coerce” them into talks. But President Trump has remained clear: there will be no soft deals, no backroom compromises, and no tolerance for games.
“We’ve lost too many Americans to fentanyl, and too many jobs to China. Those days are over,” Trump said recently at a rally.
✅ Bottom Line
While China dithers and delays, President Trump is standing firm — defending American workers, cracking down on drug traffickers, and leading with strength. The message is simple: America comes first.
