Just look at what Trump is doing to the stock market.
Did your media tell you this?...
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And Trump wonders why president Xi won't call him.
Did your media tell you this?...
US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal
That comes a day after the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid for Kyiv in its war against Russia and Ukrainian officials signaled they were open to a 30-day ceasefire backed by Washington.
According to the U.S. Trade Representative, China has not contacted either his office or President Trump since April 2nd. In an effort to pressure China back to the bargaining table, Trump repeatedly raised tariffs—at one point up to 145%—yet received no response. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce later suggested that Trump should reconsider these tariff hikes. In turn, Trump issued a 90-day extension, but again, China remained silent. Eventually, Trump hinted that the extension might be cut short.
China did respond—but not in the way Trump had hoped. It announced the suspension of all rare earth and specialized magnet exports. Exporters must now apply for a permit, a process that can take anywhere from 60 days to several months. This delay gives the Chinese government time to assess whether these shipments might ultimately end up in the United States.
Here’s why this move is critical: China produces 90% of the world’s rare earth elements and controls about 70% of the global supply. These minerals are essential for advanced manufacturing, including the production of automobiles, aircraft, communications equipment, and various technologies used by defense contractors. In effect, China has a strategic chokehold—and now the ball is in Trump’s court.
China’s next move may not be economic but military. Xi Jinping has maintained control of the military with assertive declarations that the reunification of Taiwan with mainland China is inevitable. This aligns with a plan introduced in 2019 to integrate Taiwan under a framework similar to that of Hong Kong. However, Xi is quickly running out of options.
China halts critical rare earth mineral exports as Trump teases new tariffs
US president says he will announce tariff rates on semiconductors next weekwww.independent.co.uk
I think it's more like they see Trump as a toddler throwing a temper tantrum.
You guys can pick apart Trump's attempt to solve these problems but you are losing teammates by the day... you are becoming a cult that fewer and fewer want to be a part of... being against something just because Trump is for it is obvious to most Americans... especially the younger generation...
The votes were garnered by telling those groups promises to them.
And how many promises did Biden keep... come on man...
No one on SS will be cut... only accounts that are outdated and fraudulent... this helps the current recipients and future retirees... you can't allow fraud in the people's retirement system... but to say Trump will cut benefits of retired Americans is a lie...
Yep, it wouldn't be surprising to see a blockade of Taiwan or something happening in one or more of the countries China has cozied up to in recent years. NO COUNTRY IN THE WORLD now has allegiance to America. We have no one on our side because of our fool in the WH.According to the U.S. Trade Representative, China has not contacted either his office or President Trump since April 2nd. In an effort to pressure China back to the bargaining table, Trump repeatedly raised tariffs—at one point up to 145%—yet received no response. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce later suggested that Trump should reconsider these tariff hikes. In turn, Trump issued a 90-day extension, but again, China remained silent. Eventually, Trump hinted that the extension might be cut short.
China did respond—but not in the way Trump had hoped. It announced the suspension of all rare earth and specialized magnet exports. Exporters must now apply for a permit, a process that can take anywhere from 60 days to several months. This delay gives the Chinese government time to assess whether these shipments might ultimately end up in the United States.
Here’s why this move is critical: China produces 90% of the world’s rare earth elements and controls about 70% of the global supply. These minerals are essential for advanced manufacturing, including the production of automobiles, aircraft, communications equipment, and various technologies used by defense contractors. In effect, China has a strategic chokehold—and now the ball is in Trump’s court.
China’s next move may not be economic but military. Xi Jinping has maintained control of the military with assertive declarations that the reunification of Taiwan with mainland China is inevitable. This aligns with a plan introduced in 2019 to integrate Taiwan under a framework similar to that of Hong Kong. However, Xi is quickly running out of options.
China halts critical rare earth mineral exports as Trump teases new tariffs
US president says he will announce tariff rates on semiconductors next week
What about his cuts to medicare and medicaid.
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Man...you are a hack !
Were you ever in the service ? Can you guess how many NATO Subs are in between China and Taiwan ?
Do you realize...China shares a border with India (our allied) who almost as many foot soldiers.
Do you realize South Korea and Japan are like 5 minutes from them ?
Do you realize if a war broke out China would need IMHO 35% of thier arm forces to keep the population in check ?
BTW: Do you think when they release the Pee Tape CNN will cover it-24-7 again ???
The United States has more high-quality, influential vessels than the Chinese – ships such as guided missile cruisers, destroyers, and aircraft carriers. “Destroyers in particular serve as the backbone of any modern fleet,” CSIS wrote, on account of their ability to conduct a variety of missions with speed and range. Right now, the United States possesses 73 destroyers, whereas the Chinese have 42. The American destroyer gap is important, allowing the U.S. “to exert sea control and project power to a greater extent than” the Chinese.
China vs. U.S. Navy: Which Fighting Force on the Water Is Stronger?
Summary and Key Points: China now boasts the world’s largest navy with 234 operational warships, surpassing the United States. While China has a numerical advantage, the U.S. still holds a qualitative edge, particularly with its fleet of destroyers, guided missile cruisers, and aircraft...nationalinterest.org
- The U.S. Navy has over 3.6 million (U.S.) tons of ships in its fleet, nearly twice the size of China’s combined fleets of just over 2 million tons.
[*]While China boasts the largest number of ships, 1,015 between both the PLA Navy and the Chinese Coast Guard, against the U.S. Navy’s 364, they are generally smaller and less advanced than their U.S. counterparts.
[*]The Chinese Coast Guard has received many of the PLA Navy’s older ships, however the vast majority of their ships are patrol and coastal combatants that average 711 tons apiece and aren’t able to sail far from China’s coast.
[*]Even as the U.S. Navy edges out the PLA Navy across almost every ship type, China does hold a 16:1 edge in tonnage of landing ships and craft, reflecting the Asian superpower’s stated policy goal of reunifying Taiwan with the mainland.
Who Rules the Waves? U.S. and Chinese Fleets, by Tonnage
There are reports that China's Navy already has more ships than the United States, but how do these superpower rivals stack up, ton for ton?www.visualcapitalist.com
Trump is closing social security offices, and requiring people appear in person to claim retirement benefits, but only after they make appointments on phone lines that are backed up for hours before you can get through.
