Once upon a time, America was a the envy of the world. Nations all over the planet wanted America-made good. Well, those days might just be making a comeback, and it’s making globalists mighty nervous.
For years, the coastal elites have been telling us that “free trade” means letting China walk all over American workers while flooding our communities with dangerous drugs.
They said there was nothing we could do about it – just accept the “new normal” of shuttered factories and devastated families.
But if there’s one thing President Trump has proven time and time again, it’s that the so-called experts don’t know everything. And now, in 2025, he’s about to teach them another lesson in putting America First.
China’s Deadly Game
In a bold move that has Wall Street scrambling and Beijing sweating, Trump announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1st, 2025.
The decision, announced at the White House following his historic second inauguration, specifically targets China’s role in the devastating fentanyl crisis plaguing American communities.
The numbers don’t lie, and they’re shocking: Over 107,000 Americans died from overdoses in 2023, with fentanyl leading as the number one killer of Americans aged 18-45.
According to a damning House Select Committee report released in 2024, China remains the “ultimate geographic source” of this crisis, with Chinese companies serving as the main producers of fentanyl precursors.
“Representatives of China told me that they would institute their maximum penalty, that of death, for any drug dealers caught doing this but, unfortunately, they never followed through,” Trump stated, highlighting Beijing’s empty promises.
Beijing’s Empty Promises
While Chinese officials make hollow pledges about cooperation, their actions tell a different story.
The House report revealed that rather than investigating drug traffickers, Chinese security services have actually been tipping off targets of U.S. investigations. How’s that for cooperation?
The new tariffs aren’t just about economics – they’re about national security and American lives.
Trump’s executive order, titled “America First Trade Policy,” creates a comprehensive approach to holding China accountable.
“We’re going to hit them where it hurts – in their wallet,” Trump declared during the announcement. “And we’re going to keep hitting until they stop poisoning our communities.”
The Liberal Meltdown Begins
Right on cue, Democrats are having their predictable meltdown. Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) claimed the tariffs would “drive up costs at home and likely send our economy into recession.” (Haven’t we heard this same tired song before?)
Meanwhile, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning weakly protested that “there are no winners in a trade war.” Perhaps Beijing should have considered that before flooding our streets with deadly drugs.
The creation of the new “External Revenue Service” ensures that this time, America has the tools to enforce fair trade practices.
No more empty promises, no more diplomatic double-talk – just real results for real Americans.
Key Takeaways:
- Trump announces 10% tariffs on Chinese goods starting February 1st.
- China is paying the price for unfair trade practices, as well as its role in America’s fentanyl crisis.
- Trump is following through with his promise to put American manufacturing first.
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