President Trump’s tough trade policies are delivering a knockout blow to China, according to Fox News host Jesse Watters. The White House’s aggressive tariff strategy has left Beijing scrambling while America gains the upper hand. This two-punch combo of economic pressure and strategic isolation is showing real results.
Trump’s decision to hike tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% has sent shockwaves through Beijing. Chinese cargo ships are turning around in the Pacific Ocean, unable to offload products hit by steep U.S. taxes. Factories in China are feeling the squeeze as demand for their goods dries up. Watters praised Trump for forcing China to play fair after years of stealing American jobs and intellectual property.
Beijing retaliated with an 84% tariff on U.S. exports, but experts say it’s a sign of weakness. Chinese officials blasted Trump’s “bullying” tactics but failed to rally global support. Instead, nations like Japan and India are lining up to negotiate deals with America. Watters compared China to a “trapped rat” lashing out as its economy falters.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are teaming up to lock China out of U.S. government tech systems. The SAFE Supply Chains Act would block federal agencies from buying equipment linked to Chinese manufacturers. Texas Rep. Pat Fallon called it a critical step to protect national security. Trump’s tariffs paved the way for this bold move against Beijing’s influence.
China struck back at U.S. cultural exports by slashing Hollywood film imports. The move limits releases like “Mission: Impossible” and Marvel movies but barely dents America’s $25 trillion economy. Trump shrugged it off, joking he’s “heard of worse things.” With Chinese box office sales already collapsing, the ban hurts Beijing more than Hollywood.
After early jitters, global markets rebounded as Trump paused tariffs on allies. Countries that didn’t retaliate saw rates drop to 10%, rewarding cooperation. Watters called it a masterstroke that isolates China while strengthening U.S. partnerships. Critics who predicted economic doom are being proven wrong as American factories ramp up production.
Trump is mirroring Ronald Reagan’s Cold War playbook by using economic force to weaken rivals. Just as Reagan bankrupted the Soviets, Trump’s tariffs are draining China’s resources. Watters highlighted how Trump’s “Art of the Deal” tactics exposed Beijing as a bad actor on the world stage.
Even liberal media outlets can’t ignore Trump’s success. After years of mocking his trade policies, China’s struggle to retaliate speaks volumes. Watters noted that Democrats like Chuck Schumer once demanded tougher action against Beijing but now refuse to credit Trump’s wins.
The tariff war proves Trump’s “America First” agenda works. With China isolated and allies cooperating, the U.S. is reclaiming its economic dominance. Watters urged patience as Trump’s strategy unfolds, comparing it to Reagan’s slow but certain victory over the USSR. The message is clear: America won’t back down.
