Kevin O’Leary, the sharp-tongued star of Shark Tank, just dropped a bombshell on CNN. He demanded President Trump slap China with to force them to play fair. O’Leary didn’t hold back, accusing China of stealing American ideas and selling them back to us. “They cheat, they steal, they don’t follow the rules,” he said. Conservatives cheered his no-nonsense approach, saying it’s about time someone stood up to China.
President Trump initially proposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods, but that jumped to after China hit back with their own taxes. O’Leary argues 104% isn’t enough. “Go all the way to ,” he urged. His message? Crush China’s economy until their leader, Xi Jinping, flies to Washington to negotiate. “Xi can only stay in power if Chinese people have jobs,” O’Leary warned. “Squeeze their heads into the wall .”
CNN host Laura Coates seemed stunned by O’Leary’s boldness. She questioned if such extreme tariffs would work, but O’Leary shot back: “This isn’t about trade. It’s about .” He praised Trump for being the first leader in decades to confront China head-on. “You might not like his style, but he’s getting it done,” O’Leary said, echoing the frustration many conservatives feel about weak past administrations.
The debate turned fiery when Coates pressed O’Leary about Trump’s legal troubles. O’Leary dismissed the cases as “political attacks” and accused New York of driving businesses away. “This isn’t America anymore,” he declared, slamming the $464 million fraud judgment against Trump. Coates tried to interrupt, but O’Leary kept fighting. “I speak for millions of Americans,” he said, defending Trump’s business record.
Critics say O’Leary’s tariff plan would hurt everyday Americans by raising prices. But he insists it’s the only way to stop China’s theft. “We’re 25% of the world’s economy,” O’Leary said. “Use that power before it’s too late.” His words resonated with conservatives tired of seeing U.S. jobs and innovation shipped overseas.
China retaliated by hiking tariffs on U.S. goods to , but O’Leary isn’t backing down. He called for total economic war, saying China’s government thrives on cheating. “They steal technology, make it cheaper, and sell it back to us,” he said. For Trump supporters, this is a rallying cry—a chance to finally put America first and call out China’s decades of unfair practices.
The clash between O’Leary and Coates highlights the growing divide between conservatives and the media. While liberals fret about market instability, conservatives see strength in Trump’s tough stance. O’Leary’s message is clear: crush China’s economy, protect American jobs, and stop apologizing for playing hardball. As the trade war heats up, one thing’s certain—this isn’t the last loud debate we’ll see.
