Those problems were created years ago. Trump isn't even trying to redo any trade deal he had with China. Bessent said the Chinese told him they didn't respect Biden, so they weren't going to live up to what they agreed, and knew he wouldn't do anything.
Update: Bessent's specific comments...
https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1921901451061715227Edited by MUTGR at 12:39:14 on 05/12/25