China Escalates Trade War With Viral AI Video Mocking American Workers

The AI-generated satire critiques Trump's manufacturing revival promises as both nations impose steep retaliatory tariffs in an intensifying trade dispute.

China released an AI-generated video portraying overweight, downtrodden American workers in sweatshop-like conditions, mocking President Trump's manufacturing policies.
The video has accumulated millions of views on both Chinese and U.S. social media, igniting polarized reactions about labor conditions and tariff strategies.
This satirical video coincides with China increasing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%, following Trump's imposition of 104% tariffs on Chinese imports.
Chinese officials have condemned U.S. tariff measures as unilateral and vowed to 'fight to the end,' heightening tensions between the two powers.
The viral video underscores broader debates over globalization, economic nationalism, and the role of technology in shaping political discourse and public opinion.