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Japan Forward
09-05-2025
- Business
- Japan Forward
Gordon Chang: Tariffs, Turmoil, and the Asian Powder Keg
In April, US President Donald Trump announced sweeping, across-the-board tariffs targeting friends and foes. While reciprocal tariffs were temporarily suspended for most countries — China being the key exception — a baseline 10% levy on all US imports and auto tariffs remains in place. With a single stroke, Washington sent markets reeling and global policymakers scrambling to assess the fallout. Stocks rebounded, but the core of Trump's strategy remains clear: to curb China's ascent. Can his hardcore approach succeed? And what consequences might it carry for America's adversaries and allies in the far east? US President Donald Trump announces details of his administration's latest tariffs at the White House in Washington, DC on April 3. (©Reuters via Kyodo) In an interview with JAPAN Forward, best-selling author and conservative pundit Gordon Chang weighs in on the situation. Chang has written 12 books, most recently Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America . I'm sure President Trump would like to reach a deal with China that puts an end to its predatory and criminal trade practices. Unfortunately, I don't believe that's possible. Beijing simply isn't in a position to change these practices, as they are deeply embedded in the Communist Party's system. What Trump is trying to do is strike deals with Japan, South Korea, the European Union, Vietnam, and other countries, and then eventually try to stitch together a deal with China. By then, according to the plan, China would be isolated. But I'm not so sure Beijing will cooperate with that plan. I see a lot of turbulence ahead. I think that's the whole idea — that the United States will reach agreements with Tokyo, Seoul, and Brussels. The point is that President Trump isn't seeking trade wars. What he wants are better terms from our trading partners. So the overall strategy is to arrive at negotiated solutions with these capitals. Minister for Economic Revitalization Ryosei Akazawa and US President Donald Trump, ahead of Japan-US tariff negotiations in April. (©Cabinet Secretariat website) The chances of a reverse Nixon succeeding are very, very low. Russia and China are on the same page because Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping see the world through the same terms. They believe their interests are aligned and share a common enemy: the United States. I just don't see this working, especially given how abhorrent Russia's actions have been. Vladimir Putin is presenting himself as a monster, and I don't see how anyone can forge an enduring relationship with someone like that. Anything is possible — and China would like to see something like that happen. There have indeed been talks among the three capitals in recent weeks. But we have to remember that China is actively trying to divide South Korea, and it's doing the same with Japan. I also don't see how Tokyo and Seoul can separate territorial disputes from trade issues. Trilateral economic and trade ministers' meeting between Japan, South Korea, and China in April. (©METI) In recent weeks, we've seen provocative Chinese military exercises aimed at South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and even Australia. It's a clear sign that something is deeply wrong within China's political system. Trump's tariffs come at a particularly bad moment for Beijing. The Chinese economy may already be contracting. Its debt crisis is hitting them, the property market is collapsing. And now, Trump is piling on with tariffs. Xi Jinping likely believes he cannot manage all these crises at once. He may, therefore, see causing conflict as his only way out, whether in Taiwan or elsewhere. The bottom line is, China's regime is dangerously unstable right now. I have never put much stock in any one particular date. We have to be prepared for anything, anytime, anywhere. The Chinese regime can take us by surprise now that Xi Jinping has made Beijing even more opaque. We see signs of instability, which means that they can do anything. So, yes, it could be 2027, 2026, or even 2025. The point is, we need to be prepared. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te meets with the US delegation led by Senator Pete Ricketts in May. (©Office of the President of ROC) I think everyone in the world should be worried about Lee Jae-myung, most of all South Korea. From everything we've seen, he wants to take South Korea down a path of merger with North Korea. He's aligning closer to Pyongyang and Beijing, and is a hardline socialist. Ruthless, too. Moon Jae In, the former president, held similar views, but he didn't have the same level of determination. That makes Lee far more dangerous. Japan should be concerned because South Korean leftists have historically riled up its population against Japan. Washington should be concerned because a leftist administration would draw Seoul closer to China and North Korea. If South Korea were to fall under a pro-communist regime, it would have a very disadvantageous effect on President Trump's policies, as it would have such a disadvantageous effect on everyone in the region. Author: Kenji Yoshida, Jason Morgan
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump can still salvage his trade fight with China: Commentator
(NewsNation) — Gordon Chang, author of 'Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America,' joins 'CUOMO' to discuss ways President Trump can put the screws to China, now that he appears to have backed away from triple-digit tariffs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Countries will follow Trump imposing tariffs on China: Gordon Chang
(NewsNation) — China analyst Gordon Chang predicts other countries will follow President Donald Trump's lead in imposing steep tariffs on Chinese imports after the U.S. implemented a 125% tax on Chinese goods. 'What's going to happen is other countries are going to have to follow Trump's footsteps,' Chang said Wednesday on NewsNation. 'Trump's tariffs close off the U.S. market to many Chinese products. China's got to sell them someplace else… other countries' industrial sectors are going to be decimated unless they protect their country.' Chang, author of the new book 'Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America,' said he expects to see tariffs rise on Chinese goods worldwide as countries defend their markets from potential product dumping. 'So, I think you're going to see tariffs go up on Chinese goods around the world,' Chang said. Trump puts 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs; raises China's to 125% While Trump said he expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to reach out to make a deal, Chang was skeptical of an immediate resolution. 'That's what Xi should do. That's the economically rational thing,' Chang said. 'The problem is that Xi Jinping has configured the Chinese political system so that only the most hostile answers are considered acceptable, which boxes himself in.' Chang explained that though making a deal would benefit China's economy, Xi is unlikely to do so quickly because it would undermine his position within the Communist Party. Q&A: How to manage your retirement savings as stocks swing 'I don't think they're going to figure it out this week,' he told NewsNation. The analyst also highlighted the strategic benefits of moving manufacturing away from China, suggesting that relocating factories to Central America could help stabilize those societies and reduce migration pressures to the United States. Chang emphasized the importance of bringing critical industries like semiconductor fabrication and pharmaceuticals back to the U.S., arguing that trade with China indirectly funds their military development. 'China uses our trade proceeds to configure its military, which is basically designed to fight America,' Chang said. 'That's just morally and strategically wrong to give them the money to do that.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
07-04-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Gordon Chang joins 'The Hill on NewsNation' to talk China trade
President Trump reiterated on Monday that if China doesn't withdraw the 34% retaliatory tariff it placed on the U.S., the U.S. would respond by raising tariffs another 50%. So, who will blink first? Gordon Chang, Author of 'Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America,' told me he doesn't think Xi Jinping will back down and that the history of the last negotiation could play a role going forward. 'I'm sure President Trump remembers that the Chinese violated the phase one trade deal of January 2020, so I'm not sure he's going to be fooled again.' It's important to remember here that this is likely just the beginning of a long road. During President Trump's first term the negotiations between China and the US spanned most of 2018 and 2019, and had frequent twists and turns.
Fox News
07-04-2025
- Business
- Fox News
U.S And China Exchange Tariff Increases, Who Will Win The Trade War?
President Donald Trump over the weekend said there will be no deal with China made unless the trade deficit of over $1 trillion is first resolved. Beijing will face a 34% reciprocal tariff in addition to the 10% baseline imposed on all listed nations. And as the trade fight escalates, China fired back with 34% increase on all U.S. goods and Trump has threatened to impose an additional 50% tariff on all Chinese goods. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Gordon G. Chang, expert on China and author of the book 'Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America,' who says China's economy cannot handle a trade war right now but Beijing will try to wage a fight. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
