Yes. China already dropped some of their tariffs today. More to follow.
The goal was never to bring manufacturing back to the US. It's to negotiate new tariffs.
With China specifically, I could also see a deal that included stricter enforcement of US IP laws, which is definitely destroying businesses and the job loss that comes with it.
Very clever 4D chess. But you wouldn't plan to make that come about by repeatedly punching yourself in the face, would you? Oh, and also punching all the allies you'd need to help you in the face too.
The goal was never to bring manufacturing back to the US. It's to negotiate new tariffs.
With China specifically, I could also see a deal that included stricter enforcement of US IP laws, which is definitely destroying businesses and the job loss that comes with it.