It’s time for Trump to get tough on China: Public opinion would be on his side

Published March 21, 2025 5:25am ET



Divided as we are, the American public nonetheless widely agrees that the Chinese Communist Party is our enemy. Poll after poll has shown that Americans understand the CCP’s hegemonic ambitions are a threat to national security. A unique cross-party coalition has even emerged in Congress to build on this public sentiment and prepare the United States for a serious confrontation with this rising totalitarian power.

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