Game over. The CCP decoupling is under way.
By Rod Martin, Founder and CEO Martin Capital
For those worried about the tariff impact on America and the world, please put your mind at ease and read this Thread🧵.
WHAT YOU'RE NOT HEARING: The Chinese cannot replace the U.S. market. Without it, the Chinese economy collapses.
Here's why … China's entire economic miracle was built on ONE thing - being America's cheap manufacturing hub.
The "Chinese miracle" playbook was simple:
• Open markets to the West
• Offer dirt-cheap labor
• Ignore safety standards
• Let Western companies rake in profits
This worked for decades. But China forgot something crucial: others can do this too.
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By Rod Martin, Founder and CEO Martin Capital
For those worried about the tariff impact on America and the world, please put your mind at ease and read this Thread🧵.
WHAT YOU'RE NOT HEARING: The Chinese cannot replace the U.S. market. Without it, the Chinese economy collapses.
Here's why … China's entire economic miracle was built on ONE thing - being America's cheap manufacturing hub.
The "Chinese miracle" playbook was simple:
• Open markets to the West
• Offer dirt-cheap labor
• Ignore safety standards
• Let Western companies rake in profits
This worked for decades. But China forgot something crucial: others can do this too.
Slide 1 of 6
Continued … Slide 2 of 6
MASSIVE MISCALCULATION: Beijing thought the American leaders they made rich would protect them forever.
They believed these corporate puppet masters would never let the US stand up to China.
MASSIVE MISCALCULATION: Beijing thought the American leaders they made rich would protect them forever.
They believed these corporate puppet masters would never let the US stand up to China.
Continued … Slide 3 of 6
WRONG. Along came Donald Trump, who owes them nothing.
The numbers don't lie:
• US exports to China: $143.5B
• Chinese imports to US: $438.9B
They flood our markets while closing or restricting THEIR markets.
But Trump said: NO MORE!
WRONG. Along came Donald Trump, who owes them nothing.
The numbers don't lie:
• US exports to China: $143.5B
• Chinese imports to US: $438.9B
They flood our markets while closing or restricting THEIR markets.
But Trump said: NO MORE!
Continued … Slide 4 of 6
Meanwhile, countries like India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh are CELEBRATING. They're ready to take China's place, AND open their markets to the U.S. - and Trump's willing to deal.
HERE'S what the Enemedia (blend of enemy + media) WON'T tell you:
• Chinese exporters are PANICKING
• Abandoning shipments mid-voyage
• Factory orders FROZEN
• Container volume DOWN 90%
And this is just the beginning. China can't replace the U.S. market that made it rich.
Reports flooding in:
• Factories shutting down
• Amazon canceling orders
• Stores closing
• Warehouses overflowing
The house of cards is falling. But the Enemedia gives you nothing but Chinese propaganda.
time.com/7276876/china-…
Meanwhile, countries like India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh are CELEBRATING. They're ready to take China's place, AND open their markets to the U.S. - and Trump's willing to deal.
HERE'S what the Enemedia (blend of enemy + media) WON'T tell you:
• Chinese exporters are PANICKING
• Abandoning shipments mid-voyage
• Factory orders FROZEN
• Container volume DOWN 90%
And this is just the beginning. China can't replace the U.S. market that made it rich.
Reports flooding in:
• Factories shutting down
• Amazon canceling orders
• Stores closing
• Warehouses overflowing
The house of cards is falling. But the Enemedia gives you nothing but Chinese propaganda.
time.com/7276876/china-…
Continued … Slide 5 of 6
CRUCIAL FACT: America buys 3X more than Japan (China's next biggest customer).
Without us, they're FINISHED. And they were already on the ropes.
But other countries will step up. And TRILLIONS in new investment are flowing into America, while countless factories LEAVE China.
CRUCIAL FACT: America buys 3X more than Japan (China's next biggest customer).
Without us, they're FINISHED. And they were already on the ropes.
But other countries will step up. And TRILLIONS in new investment are flowing into America, while countless factories LEAVE China.
https://x.com/creasonjana/status/1915737491384025580?s=46
Continued … Slide 6 of 6
Will this affect US consumers?
Sure, briefly. You might struggle to find cheap plastic junk for a few months.
The bottom line: China picked a fight they can't win. While America adjusts, the CCP will face the consequences of their refusal to truly open their own markets, or to abandon aggression against their neighbors.
foxnews.com/video/63714067…
Will this affect US consumers?
Sure, briefly. You might struggle to find cheap plastic junk for a few months.
The bottom line: China picked a fight they can't win. While America adjusts, the CCP will face the consequences of their refusal to truly open their own markets, or to abandon aggression against their neighbors.
foxnews.com/video/63714067…
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