China’s Got Bars (and Tariffs): AI Diss Track Targets Trump’s Trade Policies
The trade war between the US and China isn’t just about tariffs anymore. It’s apparently about sick beats and AI-generated shade. China, never one to back down from a good economic brawl, has upped the ante with a bizarre and surprisingly catchy music video aimed squarely at former President Trump’s trade policies.
“Look What You Taxed Us Through”: More Than Just Propaganda?
The track, titled “Look What You Taxed Us Through,” dropped courtesy of China Global Television Network (CGTN), conveniently timed with Wall Street experiencing a collective meltdown. The song, presented from the perspective of a disgruntled American consumer, paints a grim picture of life under Trump’s economic regime.
Lines like “Groceries cost a kidney, gas a lung. Your ‘deals’? Just hot air from your tongue,” are plastered over footage of Tesla protests and (presumably) inflation-weary Americans venting their frustrations online. The video boasts its AI-generated nature, a subtle dig at, shall we say, less transparent media practices elsewhere. Is it effective propaganda? Maybe. Is it entertaining? Undeniably. Is it going to change anyone’s mind? Probably not, but points for effort (and audacity).
The Lyrics:
The lyrics aren’t exactly Shakespeare, but they’re certainly pointed. The song continues: “Elon’s satellites crash, Bezos’ wealth sinks, the GDP’s limping, the Fed’s out of tricks, your ‘patriot tax’ made Wall Street sick.” Ouch.
The song’s appeal to US citizens to question their economy is clear, perhaps even persuasive: “CEOs buy yachts, we can’t afford a stew!”
More Than Just a Diss Track: Real Economic Warfare
While the AI-generated music video is certainly generating buzz, it’s crucial to remember that this is just one facet of a much larger and more serious conflict. China isn’t just throwing shade; they’re throwing tariffs. They’ve matched the US’s 34% tariffs with their own, and whispers of restrictions on rare earth exports have sent shivers down the spines of American manufacturers. Considering China controls a near-monopoly on refined rare earth metals, that’s a move that could cripple key industries.
Is the Song True?
I mean, the song is definitely exaggerated. It is propaganda after all, so is there truth to it? Maybe. It has been reported that Trump’s tariffs have wiped trillions off of the stock market so you could argue that it is ‘factually’ correct. At least, for now…
The Experts Weigh In (and Get Nervous)
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, never one for hyperbole, admitted that Trump’s tariffs are “larger than expected,” and that increased inflation, job losses, and stagnant economic growth are all on the table. “We face a highly uncertain outlook with elevated risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation,” Powell stated, likely while mainlining caffeine.
JP Morgan’s Bruce Kasman was less diplomatic. “There will be blood,” he warned, releasing an analysis that put the risk of recession at a terrifying 60%. His team accurately called the tariffs a tax increase on US citizens and businesses.
The Bottom Line
So, what does it all mean? Well, the US stock market has lost trillions of dollars, and the world holds its breath, waiting to see what happens next. And at least we have a (admittedly bizarre) AI-generated soundtrack to accompany the economic apocalypse. Let’s just hope the encore isn’t a full-blown global recession.
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