President Donald Trump on Friday accused China of violating a trade agreement he said was hastily arranged to save its collapsing economy. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed his sweeping tariffs had pushed China to the brink of economic disaster, shutting down factories and sparking civil unrest.
“We went, in effect, cold turkey, with China,” he wrote, saying it became “virtually impossible” for Chinese goods to enter the U.S. market.
Trump said he “didn’t like” what he saw happening in China and stepped in with a “fast deal” to help stabilize the situation. “Everybody was happy!” he said — until China allegedly reneged on the agreement.
The post marks a sharp escalation in Trump’s trade rhetoric as his administration continues to clash with Beijing over economic policy and global influence.
