Public opinion about Chinese tariffs intensified after Donald Trump expressed his thoughts about trade taxes. The continuing tariffs might lead to the loss of 10 million Chinese jobs, according to the analysts who spoke at the April 29, 2025 White House press briefing.
Through analysis, Senior policy analyst Daniel Kirkpatrick showed that sustained tariffs would become unsustainable and consequently lead to thousands of manufacturing and export sector job losses across China, especially in the electronics and textile sectors. He explained the chain reaction was likely to destabilize supply chains throughout the world. According to Kirkpatrick’s model, China’s GDP would face a maximum reduction of 1.5% through Q4 2025 when tariffs remain in effect.
Lila Simmons, who is a trade economist, predicted that reciprocal trade strategies could affect upcoming markets, which would harm regional growth throughout Southeast Asia. According to her analysis, Chinese export volume will decrease by 2.1% annually, which indicates a gradual economic downturn, according to her assessment.
Trump described the tariffs as unfeasible when he pointed out during the press conference how Beijing would experience domestic problems and financial chaos from job losses exceeding 10 million.
The statement gained more than 1.7 million views along with substantial engagement that raised both market and public interest about U.S.-China trade relations.