The article's central argument is a strong condemnation of the Chinese government, asserting its untrustworthiness and inability to be believed. This distrust stems from China's failure to uphold agreements, such as the Phase One China Trade Deal and promises on fentanyl.
The author highlights China's economic difficulties, evidenced by decreased transparency in data reporting. The suppression of economic statistics, such as unemployment figures and land sales, is viewed as an attempt to conceal the severity of the situation.
The trade war between the US and China is presented as a conflict specifically targeting the Chinese government, not the Chinese people. The author supports a hardline stance, viewing tariffs as a tool to pressure China and improve the US trade deficit. The impact of these tariffs on factory workers and potential job losses in China is also mentioned.
The article concludes with an unwavering stance against the Chinese government, emphasizing its untrustworthiness and justifying the American trade war as a necessary measure.