07/03/2025
Donald Trump just crushed his critics with one brutal China announcement that left Democrats shell-shocked.
Donald Trump’s critics thought they had him cornered on trade.
They were betting he couldn’t deliver on his promises with China.
But Donald Trump just crushed his critics with one brutal China announcement that left Democrats shell-shocked.
Trump casually drops the bombshell nobody saw coming
President Donald Trump sent Washington, D.C. into a complete tailspin on Thursday when he casually mentioned during a budget event that America had “just signed with China yesterday.”
Just like that.
No fanfare. No press conference. No dramatic announcement.
Trump just dropped it like he was talking about the weather.
“Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is very busy. Where are you, Jamieson? Everybody wants to make a deal and have a part of it, right? I know you and Howard, and Scott are working overtime, making deals with other countries. Remember a few months ago, the press was saying: Do you really have anybody of any interest? Well, we just signed with China yesterday, right? Just signed with China,” Trump said during his remarks.¹
The media didn’t know what hit them.
Financial markets started buzzing.
Political observers scrambled to figure out what this meant.
And Democrats? They went into full panic mode.
This was the deal they said would never happen.
The grueling fight that led to Trump’s victory
The China situation has been a complete mess for months
Trump’s team had been locked in intense negotiations with Beijing after things nearly fell apart earlier this year.
The whole thing started with a framework agreement in Geneva, but China kept dragging their feet on rare earth minerals – the stuff America desperately needs for everything from cars to military equipment.
That’s when Trump sent in the heavy hitters.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer flew to London to hash things out with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.²
These weren’t your typical diplomatic tea parties.
These were knock-down, drag-out negotiations where America’s top trade warriors went toe-to-toe with China’s best.
And guess what? America won.
A White House official confirmed that both countries reached an understanding on moving forward with their trade framework.³
What Trump actually got China to agree to
Here’s where it gets really good for America.
The deal focuses on speeding up those critical rare earth mineral shipments that China had been holding hostage.⁴
You know, the materials we need to build everything from smartphones to fighter jets.
China also agreed to keep allowing Chinese students in American universities – something that had been up in the air after earlier restrictions.
But here’s the kicker: American tariffs on Chinese goods stay at a hefty 55% while Chinese tariffs on American products remain at just 10%.⁵
That’s not a compromise – that’s America getting the better end of the deal.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the agreement was “signed and sealed,” though he didn’t spill all the details.⁶
Smart move. Keep China guessing.
Democrats scramble as their predictions crumble
Remember how Democrats and their media allies spent months telling everyone Trump’s tough stance would wreck the economy?
Remember how they said his tariffs would destroy American businesses?
Well, those predictions just went up in smoke.
Instead of economic disaster, Trump delivered an agreement that puts America first while addressing the massive trade imbalances that have been bleeding our country dry for decades.
Financial markets actually responded positively to the news.
Even Trump’s critics had to admit that reduced trade tensions would provide relief for businesses and consumers.⁷
That’s gotta sting..
But wait – there’s more coming
Trump wasn’t done dropping bombshells.
The President hinted that an even bigger deal with India is in the works.
“We’re going to open up India. And the China deal. We’re starting to open up China. Things that never really could have happened,” Trump explained.⁸
India represents a massive opportunity for American businesses and exporters.
We’re talking about the world’s most populous country that has kept American companies locked out for way too long.
But Trump made it clear he’s not going to cut deals with just anybody.
“We’re not going to make deals with everybody. Some we’re just going to send them a letter, say thank you very much, you’re going to pay 25, 35, 45%. That’s the easy way to do it,” Trump said during his remarks.
Translation: Play ball with America or pay the price.
The America First strategy actually works
This deal proves what Trump has been saying all along – when America negotiates from a position of strength, we win.
Previous administrations let China walk all over us with unfair trade practices.
Not anymore.
America’s trade deficit with China hit $295.4 billion in 2024 – the biggest imbalance with any country.⁹
Trump’s agreement starts fixing that mess.
That’s not just good economics – that’s saving American lives.
The casual confidence of a winner
What really gets under his critics’ skin is how casually Trump announced this massive achievement.
No big ceremony. No victory lap. Just a matter-of-fact mention during a budget event.
That’s the confidence of a President who knows he can deliver on his promises.
While other politicians make grand speeches about what they’re going to do, Trump just does it.
Then he moves on to the next deal.
With China handled and India in the works, Trump is positioning America to dominate global trade like never before.
And he’s doing it all while making it look easy.
No wonder his critics are shell-shocked.
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Congratulations to all who made this happen.
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