Staff Reports
Kevin O’Leary, the outspoken entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star, is making waves in Washington with his bold call for a 400% tariff on Chinese imports—a move that’s got the globalist establishment and Beijing’s apologists in a panic. O’Leary’s message is simple: America is tired of being ripped off by a regime that has made intellectual property theft and unfair trade practices a national sport. For decades, China has flouted World Trade Organization rules, stolen American innovation, and used its courts to stonewall any attempt at justice. Enough is enough.
O’Leary’s frustration is shared by millions of Americans who have watched their jobs, technology, and livelihoods shipped overseas while China’s Communist Party lines its pockets. He’s not alone in pointing out that China’s economic model is built on copying, not creating. The evidence is overwhelming—U.S. companies from Fortune 100 giants to small startups have been robbed blind, with losses running into the hundreds of billions every year. And when American businesses try to fight back, they find themselves up against a rigged legal system that protects Chinese interests at every turn.
The current administration’s response, led by President Trump, has been to ratchet up tariffs on Chinese goods to historic levels—now at 145% and counting. But O’Leary says that’s just a start. He argues that only a truly punishing tariff—400%—will force Beijing to the negotiating table and finally level the playing field for American workers and inventors. Critics may wring their hands about the impact on global markets, but O’Leary is right: America holds the cards. The U.S. is the world’s largest consumer market, and if China can’t sell here, its export-driven economy will be in serious trouble.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about the Chinese people, whose contributions to art, science, and technology are undeniable. It’s about a government that refuses to play by the rules and has made a mockery of international agreements. O’Leary’s tough stance is a breath of fresh air in a world where too many politicians are content to look the other way while China cheats and steals. It’s time for America to stand up for itself, protect its intellectual property, and send a message that the days of one-sided trade are over.
As the debate rages on, O’Leary’s call for action is resonating with Americans who are fed up with business as usual. The globalist elite may clutch their pearls, but Main Street knows what’s at stake: the future of American innovation, jobs, and prosperity. It’s time to put America first, hold China accountable, and restore fairness to the global marketplace. If that means turning up the heat with tariffs, so be it—because the alternative is surrendering our economic future to a regime that’s shown nothing but contempt for the rules.
