Oh, China’s rattling its saber again — how adorable. It’s like watching a toddler throw a tantrum because their favorite toy was taken away… except the toy is global economic dominance, and the toddler runs a communist surveillance state.
The latest pearl-clutching proclamation from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce boils down to this: “If you make deals with the U.S. and don’t check with us first, we’ll throw a fit.” Yes, the same China that’s been steamrolling smaller economies, stealing intellectual property like it’s going out of style, and weaponizing its global supply chains now wants to lecture the world about “reciprocity.”
Let’s be clear here: the Trump administration didn’t create the problem — it just finally had the backbone to do something about it. For decades, both Democrat and Republican presidents tiptoed around China, pretending that if we were just nice enough, they’d start playing fair. How’d that work out? Manufacturing jobs gutted, entire industries hollowed out, and China climbing the economic ladder by stepping on the backs of every country foolish enough to think they were playing the same game.
Now, with tariffs locked in and Trump doubling down — 145% on Chinese goods while giving everyone else a temporary 10% breather — China’s throwing diplomatic shade like a high school mean girl. “If anyone signs a trade deal with the U.S. at China’s expense, we’ll respond!” Good luck with that.
The line of countries waiting to deal with the U.S. stretches longer than a DMV queue, and they’re not there for the dumplings. They’re lining up because this administration is finally demanding actual fairness, and despite the media handwringing, leaders around the world know Trump isn’t bluffing. When he says “Come to America, build in America,” he means it — and they believe it.
Heritage Foundation senior fellow for China Strategy Michael Pillsbury weighs in on China warning other countries against making deals with the U.S. pic.twitter.com/kScVMIlJGn
— Mornings with Maria (@MorningsMaria) April 21, 2025
But let’s not forget the subplot here, because it’s too good to ignore: Democrats are basically parroting China’s tone. You’ve got Rep. Jamie Raskin — the House Judiciary Committee’s walking think piece in bad judgment — openly warning foreign leaders not to work with Trump, or else.
Is this diplomacy or a mob threat? “Nice bilateral agreement you’ve got there, Mr. Bukele. Be a shame if someone… cut off your aid when we get back in charge.” Honestly, when China and the House Democrats start sounding like they’ve been in the same group chat, it’s time to ask who’s really advocating for the American people.
This Raskin-Vietor fantasy of punishing foreign leaders who “cooperate” with Trump? That’s not foreign policy — that’s political blackmail. And it’s revealing. Democrats aren’t mad because these leaders are betraying American values; they’re mad because they’re not pledging allegiance to the DNC.
Meanwhile, Trump is focused on rebuilding American wealth, leveling the global playing field, and actually leading. The results? Foreign leaders coming to the table, businesses rethinking supply chains, and the United States once again wielding leverage instead of surrendering it.
Jamie Raskin: “When we come back to power — and we will — are not going to look kindly upon people who facilitated authoritarianism in our country.”
Yes, that totally sounds like a non-authoritarian position. pic.twitter.com/u7Ez26rnyV
— Thomas Sowell Quotes (@ThomasSowell) April 19, 2025
China may “vow to fight to the end,” but we’ve seen this script before — and we know how it ends. They blink. They always blink. And Democrats? If they think threatening foreign allies will win them hearts and minds in 2025, they’re in for a rude awakening.
Americans are tired of watching their interests be sacrificed on the altar of globalism and appeasement. They want strength. They want results. And they’re getting both — whether the Chinese Communist Party or the Pod Save America crew likes it or not.
