President Trump’s top advisor Stephen Miller slammed China for “cheating” in global trade, warning that its unfair practices threaten America’s security. The White House announced 104% tariffs on Chinese goods, vowing to protect U.S. workers and factories. Miller called China a “destabilizing force” that has stolen jobs and supply chains for decades.
China built its economy by dumping cheap products into U.S. markets, crippling American industries like steel and aluminum. Miller said China’s strategy relies on cheating through subsidies, currency manipulation, and stealing technology. This has left America dependent on China for critical materials needed for defense and everyday goods.
President Trump’s tariffs aim to force China to stop its unfair tactics. Miller argued China’s economy depends on selling goods to America, so they’ll have no choice but to negotiate. “China needs us more than we need them,” he said, adding that Trump’s strong stance is the first time a president has stood up to Beijing.
The administration is striking new trade deals with allies like Canada, Mexico, and Japan to isolate China. Miller said these partnerships will cut off China’s ability to bypass tariffs by routing goods through other countries. He praised Trump’s strategy, calling it a “reset” of global trade rules to favor American workers.
China has threatened retaliation, but Miller dismissed these efforts as desperate. He warned that China’s aggression, including threats to invade Taiwan, shows why America must regain control of its supply chains. “We can’t rely on foreign enemies for medicines, minerals, or military supplies,” he said.
The tariffs have already pressured China’s economy, with over 70 countries seeking fairer trade deals with the U.S. Miller credited Trump’s “spine of steel” for this shift, saying weak past leaders allowed China to grow rich at America’s expense. “Factories are coming back,” he declared, promising a revival of U.S. manufacturing.
Critics claim tariffs hurt American consumers, but Miller argued China pays the price through lost sales. He accused China of hoarding resources like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, leaving America vulnerable during crises like the COVID pandemic. “Trump’s policies are about survival, not just trade,” he said.
The White House vows to keep fighting until China ends its “extortion” of the U.S. economy. Miller emphasized that Trump’s tough approach is the only way to secure America’s future. “For decades, China bullied us,” he said. “Now, they’re meeting a president who punches back harder.”
