Trump Heading To China. $1 Trillion Deal? China On American Soil?

[Moonglow]

It appears that Trump wants to make a $1 Trillion dollar deal with China and pitch the idea that China open various ventures here on American soil. Now THAT's the sort of "America First" stuff I would expect from Trump. Remember not that long ago when MAGA demanded that China not be permitted to own any land in America? Yeah -- me too. Anyway, Trump is headed to China along with Elon Musk, Tim Cook, BlackRock, Blackstone, VISA, and others to pitch this wonderful partnership with "America's greatest enemy." Isn't life all Skittles and Unicorns?

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5873799-trump-china-deal-concerns/

I'll be interested to see how the bootlickers respond to this new Trumpian, "America First," excursion.

Choose 3 possible answers in the poll!!

China ain't got the dough.

 

[Moonglow]

I hope congress implements the DOGE savings, that will be $213b saved.

We are saving money yet setting record debt...

 

[Moonglow]

"Record" Growth: President Trump holds the record for the highest debt growth in a single year, with approximately \(\$4.6\) trillion added in 2020, and a similar trajectory in 2025-2026.

 

[Moonglow]

Trump's Budget Request Cuts Programs That Help ...​

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Apr 7, 2026 — ... Trump administration's previous cuts to the critical government programs that help hardworking American families. Last July, President Trump ...Read more

 

[Moonglow]

As of May 2026, the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" (OBBBA) signed by President Trump has implemented significant tax changes, with over 70% of the net tax cuts favoring the top 20% of earners and providing an estimated $117 billion in tax cuts for the richest 1% of Americans in 2026 alone. This policy heavily favors corporations and high-income households, with the top 1% receiving an average net tax cut of $66,000 in 2026. [1, 2]

 

[SaxonJackson]

China ain't got the dough.

They're the second biggest economy (if they haven't already taken the lead) in the world. I think they have the money but they're demands or concessions may be more than Trump is willing to abide.

 

[Moonglow]

They're the second biggest economy (if they haven't already taken the lead) in the world. I think they have the money but they're demands or concessions may be more than Trump is willing to abide.

They are deeply in debt like the US.

 

[SaxonJackson]

They are deeply in debt like the US.

That doesn't stop the US from getting deeper in debt, though. And China is in debt because they have no problem over spending like the US does.

 

[Moonglow]

That doesn't stop the US from getting deeper in debt, though. And China is in debt because they have no problem over spending like the US does.

The well will run dry with overuse.

 

[kyzr]

No it's a ******* provable fact.

Foreign governments are not completely stopping their purchase of U.S. debt, but their relative share of ownership has been shrinking. While foreign entities held about 50% of publicly held U.S. debt in the past, that figure dropped to roughly 30% by early 2026, as the total U.S. debt increased dramatically. Our trade deficit is shrinking because they are buying less from us.

Wrong as usual. You stupid fuk. Your brain and dick are shrinking...

 

[kyzr]

How can Congress "implement" the savings?

By canceling the wasteful spending items.

 

[SaxonJackson]

By canceling the wasteful spending items.

Pretty much 90% of their current budget. America would do well to stop spending on never-ending wars and foreign beggar nations. It might be a good idea to spend on America for a change.

 

[sealybobo]

Wrong as usual. You stupid fuk. Your brain and dick are shrinking...

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No I'm right. Your chart is wrong. Where did you get it?

Foreign ownership approached nearly 50% of publicly held debt in the early 2010s

Foreigners have never held 50% of the total U.S. national debt, but they did hold nearly 50% of the debt held by the public around 2011–2012. As of December 2025, foreign holders owned approximately 31% ($9.2 trillion) of the $30.1 trillion in total U.S. publicly held debt

As of early 2026, domestic entities (including the Federal Reserve, private investors, and financial institutions) hold the vast majority—roughly 68–75%—of the debt held by the public.

While foreign holdings have declined from roughly 50% in the early 2010s to about 30% today, the domestic private sector (including US mutual funds, pension funds, and banks) controls approximately 42–50% of the publicly held debt.
Bipartisan Policy Center +1

Debt held by the public is the total value of U.S. federal debt securities—such as Treasury bills, notes, and bonds—purchased and held by investors outside of the federal government, including individuals, foreign governments, banks, and the Federal Reserve. As of March 2026, this amounts to roughly $31.4 trillion, often considered the most accurate measure of the government's economic burden.

Used to be 50% now it's 30%. And that's going to cost you. That's the main point. This drop of 20% is going to raise your interest rates dummy!!!

 

[kyzr]

No I'm right. Your chart is wrong. Where did you get it?

Copilot

Foreign ownership approached nearly 50% of publicly held debt in the early 2010s

Foreigners have never held 50% of the total U.S. national debt, but they did hold nearly 50% of the debt held by the public around 2011–2012. As of December 2025, foreign holders owned approximately 31% ($9.2 trillion) of the $30.1 trillion in total U.S. publicly held debt

As of early 2026, domestic entities (including the Federal Reserve, private investors, and financial institutions) hold the vast majority—roughly 68–75%—of the debt held by the public.

While foreign holdings have declined from roughly 50% in the early 2010s to about 30% today, the domestic private sector (including US mutual funds, pension funds, and banks) controls approximately 42–50% of the publicly held debt.
Bipartisan Policy Center +1

Debt held by the public is the total value of U.S. federal debt securities—such as Treasury bills, notes, and bonds—purchased and held by investors outside of the federal government, including individuals, foreign governments, banks, and the Federal Reserve. As of March 2026, this amounts to roughly $31.4 trillion, often considered the most accurate measure of the government's economic burden.

Used to be 50% now it's 30%. And that's going to cost you. That's the main point. This drop of 20% is going to raise your interest rates dummy!!!

I see your typing, but not any credible links proving your assertions.

Ask Copilot your questions, see if you may have misunderstood something or he did.

 

[sealybobo]

Copilot

I see your typing, but not any credible links proving your assertions.

Ask Copilot your questions, see if you may have misunderstood something or he did.

I'm even explaining to you debt held by the public compared to what you are doing and including internal government transactions.

As of April 2026, U.S. federal debt held by the public stands at approximately $31.41 trillion, representing nearly 80% of the total gross national debt of $38.98 trillion. This figure represents cash borrowed from external investors (individuals, foreign governments, financial institutions) rather than internal government transactions (intragovernmental debt).