In an appearance Tuesday on Fox News’ “Hannity,” Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) defended President Donald Trump’s newly negotiated trade deal with China, characterizing it as a “big victory” for both the president and the United States.
During the segment, host Sean Hannity inquired about the deal’s implications, referencing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s statement that 130 countries were closely monitoring the agreement and considering aligning with the U.S. in future trade frameworks.
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Senator Kennedy responded by highlighting the tangible shifts in tariff rates as evidence of the deal’s success. “Well, I think it’s obvious, unless you’re the reason that your parents drank, you see that it was a big victory, not just for President Trump, but for America,” Kennedy stated.
He further elaborated on the changes in trade balance, saying, “Before the President did what he did, China’s tariffs on the United States were little over 20% on average. Now they’re 10. Our tariffs on China were a little over 20, now they’re 30. That’s what a 20-point swing.”
Kennedy addressed criticism from Democrats who claimed the U.S. received minimal benefits from the deal. “Now I’ve listened all day to some of my Democratic colleagues say that, well, we, we didn’t get anything for it. You know, if you believe that, I’m not saying you’re the dumbest person in the world, but you better hope the dumbest person in the world doesn’t die. It was, it was a clear victory,” he asserted.
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The senator also commended President Trump for being the first U.S. leader to confront China over its long-standing trade practices, specifically criticizing the Chinese Communist Party.
“I think Trump understands how to deal with China,” Kennedy said. “Look, the Chinese, not the people of China, I’m speaking about the Chinese Communist Party. They’re thieves. They steal with both hands. They will steal your socks without taking off your shoes. That’s how they’ve gotten rich. We let them into the World Trade Organization on December 11, 2001. They started cheating on December 12.”
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