Wah! China's Got the Kung Fu Grip on U.S. Economy? I Gotta See This!

First Things First: My English is Getting Better Okay?

Hello everybody! Jackie Chan here! So I'm reading this news…all about China and America like two guys in a Hong Kong action movie but instead of fists they're throwing tariffs! China my homeland is a big player like me dodging bad guys in 'Police Story.' They hold a lot of U.S. debt—like owing me money after I save your butt from the Triads! And they control these 'rare earth elements.' Sounds like something from 'Around the World in 80 Days,' no? Very important for making tech stuff… You know things to watch my movies on!

China's Secret Weapon: Not Kung Fu But… Finances!

This Brad Setser guy from the Council on Foreign Relations he says China is a bigger financial power than it looks. Like me! People think I just do stunts but I also direct and produce! China has been building up its defenses like me preparing for a fight scene! They have these ‘regulatory tools’…sounds boring I know but they can use them to squeeze companies like Tesla and Apple. Imagine no more iPhones! Wah! The world would go crazy! Like a chicken without a head!

Tariff Troubles: More Painful Than a Bad Stunt!

So these tariff rates are going up up up! Like me climbing a building in 'Who Am I?' The U.S. wants to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 245%! That’s more than the number of takes I sometimes need! And China's tariffs on U.S. goods are even higher! This is not good. It's like fighting with both hands tied behind your back. This Setser guy says trade might go to ZERO! Zero! That's like me doing zero stunts… Impossible! This is why people say 'Good good very good!'

Negotiations? More Like a Stand Off at High Noon!

The Trump guys want China to talk but China says… no talks happened! Like trying to convince me to stop doing my own stunts! Not gonna happen! This Treasury Secretary Bessent is saying these high tariffs are ‘unsustainable.’ Like me trying to balance on a tiny chair! Eventually I’m gonna fall! And China is telling the world to stand up to the U.S.'s 'unilateral bullying.' Sounds like a plot from 'Mr. Nice Guy!' Everyone against me but I still win!

Supply Chain Games: It's All About Survival!

This Dewardric McNeal guy says China is playing these ‘tariff games’ because it’s about survival. Like me in every movie! I gotta survive the bad guys the explosions the crazy stunts! China doesn't want to lose because when a fight begins you have to Fight to the Finish! They are ready to retaliate against anyone who makes a deal with the U.S. that hurts them. No one wants to get hit by my Drunken Fist.

So What Happens Next? I Go Make Another Movie!

So what does it all mean? China and the U.S. are playing a dangerous game like me jumping across buildings. One wrong move and…boom! Big trouble. I hope they can talk it out. No fighting! Only…friendly competition! Like who can make the best movie! Now if you’ll excuse me I have a movie to make! And maybe I'll throw in some economic wisdom Jackie Chan style! Remember everyone don't do drugs!