Staff Reports
China’s economy would crumble if American shoppers stopped buying their products. That’s what President Trump’s pick for China ambassador, David Perdue, told lawmakers this week. During a Senate hearing, Perdue said China’s survival depends on money from U.S. consumers.
President Trump just slapped new tariffs on Chinese goods. Prices might go up, but Perdue says it’s time to stop China’s cheating. For too long, China has used cheap prices and unfair trade to take over industries. Now Trump is fighting back.
Perdue knows business. He spent years running companies that outsourced jobs overseas. Critics say he made millions off shady stock trades. But supporters say that experience makes him tough enough to face China’s leaders.
China’s economy is already struggling. Factories are closing. Millions can’t find jobs. The communist government is desperate to boost spending at home. But Chinese families don’t have enough money to buy their own products. They need American dollars to keep their factories running.
Some Democrats worry tariffs will hurt U.S. families. Prices for phones, clothes, and cars could jump. But Republicans say it’s worth the pain. China’s economy can’t survive without U.S. buyers. If America stands firm, China’s system will crack.
Trump’s tariffs are already shaking up global markets. Stocks plunged after the announcement. Foreign leaders are panicking. But Trump isn’t backing down. He says China has bullied America for decades.
Perdue promised to push back against China’s human rights abuses. He called out slave labor and surveillance camps. China’s leaders hate when outsiders criticize them. That’s why Trump picked a fighter like Perdue to take them on.
The days of letting China cheat are over. America’s workers deserve a fair shot. With Trump’s tariffs and leaders like Perdue, the U.S. is finally standing up to protect jobs and freedom.
