US EditionLouisiana Sen. John Kennedy Criticizes China Ahead of Upcoming Trade Talks
- Louisiana Senator John Kennedy criticized China’s economic data ahead of upcoming US-China trade talks scheduled in Switzerland this weekend.
- Kennedy’s comments followed escalating US-China tensions due to Trump’s tariff increases, with China accused of manipulating economic reports.
- Kennedy told Fox host Larry Kudlow that China’s economy is "weak as rainwater" and likely growing below 2%, contradicting official 5% claims.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the meetings aim for de-escalation, not a trade deal, and acknowledged the tariff war "isn't sustainable."
- Kennedy urged caution, stating "Trusting China... Is naive," and stressed that verification, not blind trust, would follow any agreement.
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Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy Says China "Lies Like They Breathe" Amidst Upcoming Trade Talks
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana has publicly expressed skepticism regarding China’s reported economic growth figures, alleging that the nation is manipulating its data. Speaking to Fox Business host Larry Kudlow on Tuesday, Kennedy asserted that China’s economy is “weak as rainwater,” and likely growing at a significantly lower rate than officially stated. “I’ll […] Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy Says China “Lies Like They Breathe” Amid…
Sen. Kennedy Calls Out China’s Brazen Lies About Economy: ‘Going To Have To Wait Them Out’
The brewing trade war between the U.S. and China has brought significant pressure on the Trump White House to back down from tariffs announced last month. But while China is portraying itself as the stronger-willed of the two nations, many U.S. politicians say America is much better suited to play the long game. For his part, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) offered his take on the Chinese government’s claims that the nation’s economy is growing by leap…
Sen. Kennedy Calls Out China's Brazen Lies About Economy: 'Going To Have To Wait Them Out'
The brewing trade war between the U.S. and China has brought significant pressure on the Trump White House to back down from tariffs announced last month. But while China is portraying itself as the stronger-willed of the two nations, many U.S. politicians say America is much better suited to play the long game. For his part, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) offered his take on the Chinese government’s claims that the nation’s economy is growing by leap…
‘Wait them out’: John Kennedy tells Larry Kudlow one lie he suspects China’s telling US
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow Tuesday he suspects China is coing its bos on economic growth. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent […]
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‘Wait Them Out’: John Kennedy Tells Larry Kudlow One Lie He Suspects China’s Telling US
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow Tuesday he suspected China is cooking its books on economic growth.
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