This administration isn't smart enough to negotiate with the penguins on Heard and McDonald Islands much let the Chinese. If Vegas had aline on this I would put my money on China every day.
The arrogance in the warning makes one think that he's in charge overall and that his warning and demand supercedes the man with his own country. The amount of narcissism is overwhelming and embarrassing. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. Xi should have laughed in his face.
China holds $761 billion in U.S. debt.. America starting a trade war with China is like someone on a life support machine antagonising a doctor who has his finger on the 'power off' button.
Slow bleed from the rest of the world. Your interest rates are the blood pressure. The rest of the world will raise it slowly until you might just have a stroke. We don’t want to kill you. Trump has lost his testamentary capacity.
They survived more than a generation under the thumb of someone like Trump. They can wait it out a lifetime now. The resilience of the Chinese people is almost an artform.
No. There were no leader of any nation like Trump before. Trump is exceptional, from an exceptional nation. It is a new experience for everyone. Unique!
Well, unless Indiana decides to engage in a trade war, I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m partial to the Amish white and that’s grown in Pennsylvania. So we’re saved.
We rank 36th on the literacy scale.
21%=42million are illiterate
52%=141 million read at the 5th or 6th grade level including Trump.
57% of Americans have no education beyond High School.
The most educated Americans are Black Women.
But, but, the Felon said he and the leader of China are best buddies! Who is gonna tell the Felon it appears to be a one sided relationship & XI is just not into him as he claims!
China learned on Trump’s first term and diversified. China seen this crap happening and was ready. China was not caught flat-footed on Trump’s second term.
I don’t agree with Xi’s human rights violations but as a leader he seems measured and has self respect, while Trump has zero self respect and acts in a slap dash way of slop ball politics, and is intentionally trying to get the world to bend to his will.
Of all the idiosyncrasies of Chinese culture, the concept of “face” (a cultural understanding of respect, honor & social standing) is perhaps most difficult for Westerners to fully grasp. No way Xi will ever allow tRump to make him lose face or appear incompetent to Chinese society.
Who the fuck does trump think he is??? You're a loser, a Putin Stooge, a paper tiger!! You have obliterated American exceptionalism! No one likes, nor respects, or trust a common criminal like you. You are looked upon with contempt and disdain by the nations of the world.
I guess they're sick of orange round-eye barbarians telling them what to do. They are a four-thousand year old civilisation, they must've figured some things out by now.
401ks will be less important than stocking up on toilet paper when the bond markets crash. America's debt will be reduced to junk status, no longer able borrow another dollar to fund the oligarchy. The billionaires saw this long ago and have been building their post economic collapse island bunkers.
Xi probably called but Trump missed it because he was on the golf course because he doesn’t give two shits about anything else other than his golf game.
Oops! I thought Trump said “world leaders were calling and kissing his ass to negotiate” We all know it was not true. He thinks he big man on campus. He’s all hat and no cattle
The Chinese are less afraid of Donvict than Chuck Schumer is - maybe that's why we're not seeing the Democratic leadership doing anything meaningful other than making weak posts on social media and giving even weaker interviews!
If this is true, then China knew what the deal was and didn't take the bait. If they had called Trump it would have allowed him to claim "they called me begging to negotiate".
The orange clown started something he couldn't finish i hope this methlab trailer park country is turned into fucking pennies I hope those who voted for this shit show get hit first and I hope they get hit hard it's painful to be this fucking stupid
The market was up today because investors know that the average life span of a Trump tariff is 8 days. Trump will crumble soon and cry "victory". Every failure and fuck-up is a historic triumph in Trump's delusional world.
Gee, 75 countries called Trump, but China, which has the highest Trump imposed tariffs, didn't. I'm thinking he may be lying about the 75. So much winning 😏
Trump is that spoiled brat who is given a mint 1965 Mustang for his 16th birthday but since he’s a spoiled brat he beats the shit out of it with a bat because it’s not a brand new Supra.
but Trump has all the cards. He forced how many casinos into bankruptcy? The house always wins...that's how it's set up...I suppose shoving them into bankruptcy is a talent he can use with China...we're screwed.
Instead of calling XI first, he slaps China with tariffs then expects them to go begging him for leniency. Dumbass Donnie likes to think of himself as a great dealmaker when in fact he is a two-bit real estate developer who bankrupt 6 business including two casinos.
The tariffs are all about negotiations, so countries will pay more money to USA. But he hates China, which also has a strong economy. Western countries and USA will get a deal, while China won't. I think it's great that China say no, and I hope Trump will back off from them, and lose face.
Trump is a subtle as a sledgehammer, instead of showing some diplomacy and meeting with people and being civil he threatens and tries to bully everybody, that is why even his friends won't do business with him.
The world is not falling for this conman like some Americans did.
They are planning on how to manipulate this narcissistic fool to their own advantage.
Having any serious discussions would be foolish of them.
Manipulating a thin skinned malignant narcissist is easy, as Putin demonstrated and China will now take advantage of.
China is flexing now in a way they had hoped they could in decades. This could be nothing less than a reordering of the global economic order. It will be painful.
With Putin right by his side. They're all laughing at him for doing what they couldn't. Destroy American from the inside.
Wonder what TFG is getting in return? Hotels? Cash?
When our Radical Hard Right PM Morrison (here in Australia) decided to play hard ball with China, they tariffed Australia and cut off taking to our govt. for years!
They play Trump for the fucking fool he is. This motherfucker is going to get us all killed. If you have sons and grandsons at service age. Now would be a good time for them to turn Klinger. Let the republicans send their Alpha’s.
What no, then haven't got down on their knees yet. After his comment about the phone ringing off the wall, and leaders queuing up to kiss his arse is anybody surprised. That clip went viral - sky news showed it to a Chinese diplomat who was not impressed. I wouldn't hold your breath waiting.
DJTrump, a titan of tantrums. History's stranger, truth's assassin. He learns nothing and apologizes for less. Worships wealth, revels in praise, sees nuance as weakness. Apologies? For losers. Reflection?Only in gold plated mirrors. Behold: leadership by ego, guided by impulse, powered by ignorance
Trump thinks he's feared & admired by world leaders & that they'll give in to his demands because they don't want to feel his wrath.They all laugh at the bozo who thinks he's a tough guy. They all know that he's Putin's useful idiot. Putin probably showed them the tapes of Trump getting peed on.
And what does he do when he’s confronted so publicly? He either backs down and declares victory or he doubles down. Do you think China is going to let him get away with either option? He’s going to HATE that. Then he’ll take it out on someone(s).
Trump painted himself in a corner and now doesn’t know what the fuck to do.
It’ll get better, the EU will be monitoring Trump’s reaction and will impose reciprocal tariffs, knowing he’s fucked and can’t move. Trump is out of his depth and doesn’t know game theory.
Once a conman always a conman. Total capitulation is in the cards for Trump. Being Trump though, he'll call it a victory and the MAGA seals will bark and clap while Fox Propaganda annoints the genius visionary who trapped China with moves perhaps so beautiful Gina is no longer Ginese.
Good for them. The US spent the last 50 years shifting production to China and Asia and now Playgolf Hitler is angry about the trade deficit it created. Stupid.
Cheeto SWEARS he’s d most important person in the world. However, he’s actually d BIGGEST POS in the world. Xi will call him on February 31st, 3000. He can wait until then. 🥺
Do you know why the initial Chinese retaliatory tariffs were 34%? Not 33 or 35? Because 34 is how many felonies Trump has been charged with. The shade!
China plays the long game. You have to give it to them, they are going to stand up to Tr*mp. Finally, someone. Their economy can take a hit, and the government will make it ok. He's calling Tr*mp's bluff.
And I kind of love China for it. Call Trump on his bullshut! Every country should've done that instead they bent the knee... again. How does that teach Baby Two Shoes a lesson???
Um, I didn't see any country bending the knee. I saw a lot of Trump bragging that they would, then lying that they did - but that's not what happened. Trump freaked out when words like recession and depression came into play, so paused them.
I have heard that 75 countries called... hey they could've been calling to laugh and I hope they did. I know the twit mouthpiece said all the other countries called but China... I don't trust anything that comes out of her lying mouth. So I really hope the phones were silent so to speak.
Carney’s intelligence, selflessness and economic experience is the perfect counter to Trump’s stupidity, selfishness and lack of economic understanding
China isn't the new kid and outnumbers America 1.4 Billion to 340 Million. They don't hurry, they don't scurry, seen it all before. trump is throwing tired punches and China hasn't begun to fight.
It’s practically impossible and hard to believe that 75 countries have already committed negotiations with Trump regarding tariffs. Can’t be real!! Most probably didn’t respond at all as they are working together.
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Grab your popcorn, friends. Buckle up.
Meanwhile, the U.S. is the only country where ‘non-toxic’ on a crayon is considered a dare.
21%=42million are illiterate
52%=141 million read at the 5th or 6th grade level including Trump.
57% of Americans have no education beyond High School.
The most educated Americans are Black Women.
Carney is the one leading this.
The choice there is obvious
World leaders - do not budge!
It just feeds his ego when you do. And he’ll keep pressuring you for more concessions from your country.
Play hard ball and he’ll eventually back down.
TRUMP
IMPEACH 🛑 TRUMP
Trump came with a tantrum.
Disgusted with his bratty life
Our Fuhrer f--ked up. Please help him save face.
My money is on China.
XI-> "You don't hold all the cards Donald, only the Joker 🤣🤣"
I did not expect to be cheering for China in a global trade war this year but there’s been some stuff and I’m here for this! 🤣
They are planning on how to manipulate this narcissistic fool to their own advantage.
Having any serious discussions would be foolish of them.
China is flexing now in a way they had hoped they could in decades. This could be nothing less than a reordering of the global economic order. It will be painful.
It’s more a liking from afar type of thing 😉
Wonder what TFG is getting in return? Hotels? Cash?
Best case: talking to trump is a waste of time!
China has some issues that most of us don't like but China is NOT STUPID!
Same thing happened to me…
I wouldn't waste my time calling him either, don't blame China one bit
It’ll get better, the EU will be monitoring Trump’s reaction and will impose reciprocal tariffs, knowing he’s fucked and can’t move. Trump is out of his depth and doesn’t know game theory.
See yall there 🥰🥰🥰
Trump caught the dog
By the balls
Yikes!!
'Art of the Moronic'
https://www.axios.com/2025/04/12/trump-tariffs-china-apple-iphone-computers
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I bet Donold or more specifically one of his goons will end up calling first.
The World ignores them...
petulant children in charge
Name a country... trumpf can't!!!
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47 is tanking our economy. The world doesn’t trust us anymore. The dollar is in trouble.
https://open.substack.com/pub/deanblundell/p/carneys-checkmate-how-canadas-quiet?r=58o6wb&utm_medium=ios
This belonged to my great grandfather who helped fulfill the ammunitions contracts that sunk this ship.
I’ve learned a lot about what leads up to war because of this. Protect yourself.