China’s Trade Gains in July Mask Deeper Threats to American Sovereignty and Economic Security

July’s surge in China’s exports and imports may look like a success story on the surface, but a closer investigation reveals troubling signs for American workers, national sovereignty, and economic independence.While headline numbers show China’s exports jumped 7.2% year-over-year in July, this growth was largely enabled by a temporary truce in the trade war initiated under President Donald Trump. This pause allowed Chinese businesses to exploit Washington's hesitation and push more goods into global markets at lower tariff costs.Is America Losing Ground While China Repositions?The data paints a stark picture: exports to the United States plummeted by nearly 22%, while...