For decades, the American economy has felt like a game played with loaded dice, heavily weighted in favor of Communist China – a rigged game so obvious, you have to wonder how anyone pretended not to notice for so long. While American innovators and entrepreneurs played by the rules, paid their dues, and invested heavily in research and development, Beijing operated by a different playbook – one seemingly built on theft, deception, and blatant disregard for international norms. We watched as industries hollowed out, intellectual property vanished, and promises of fair trade evaporated like morning mist.

Thankfully, those days of turning a blind eye are over. President Donald Trump has drawn a firm line in the sand, demonstrating the kind of bold leadership needed to confront China’s economic aggression head-on. Finally, a President willing to call a spade a spade, unlike the weak-kneed approaches of the past. His administration’s decisive move to impose 125% tariffs sent a clear message: America will no longer tolerate being taken advantage of. This wasn’t just posturing; it was a necessary defense of American workers, businesses, and our national economic security.

Now, echoing the frustrations of millions of Americans and adding his influential voice to the chorus demanding accountability, is Kevin O’Leary. Known to legions of fans as “Mr. Wonderful” from “Shark Tank,” O’Leary isn’t just a television personality; he’s a sharp-witted businessman who understands the global marketplace – and he’s had enough of China’s antics. And frankly, his blunt talk is a welcome change from the usual mealy-mouthed ‘expert’ commentary. He sees President Trump’s actions not just as justified, but potentially as just the beginning of what’s needed.

Mr. Wonderful Demands Accountability

O’Leary cuts through the diplomatic niceties with his characteristic bluntness. He points out the fundamental unfairness that American companies face. “I’m an investor,” he stated plainly, outlining the millions spent annually on compliance and transparency. U.S. businesses operate under strict regulations, adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ensuring investors have clear visibility. Yet, right alongside them, Chinese companies have been allowed to raise capital in our markets without playing by the same rules. Imagine an American company trying to pull that off here! They’d be crucified.

As O’Leary highlighted, these Chinese firms often issue what amounts to “shadow shares,” lacking the transparency and investor rights required of their American counterparts. They compete for the same investment dollars, but without the same burdens of compliance. He argues China has consistently violated the spirit and letter of the agreements made when joining the World Trade Organization decades ago. “They cheat, they steal, they steal IP,” O’Leary declared, voicing a grievance shared by countless American innovators whose work has been unlawfully copied and exploited by Chinese entities. It’s the kind of ‘innovation’ Beijing specializes in, sadly. I’ve heard these horror stories directly from entrepreneurs myself – it’s infuriating.

It’s this history of bad faith that fuels O’Leary’s call for a dramatic escalation. He believes tariffs, while necessary, are only part of the solution. It’s time, he argues, for China to face tangible consequences that directly impact their ability to profit from American markets while flouting American rules. And here’s where Mr. Wonderful really brings the hammer down, demanding something concrete: he’s calling for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finally enforce the law equally.

From ‘Fox Business’:
My estimation, as of this morning, somewhere between $500 to $700 billion worth of market capitalization that should be delisted, taken off the exchanges, add further pressure on the Chinese to come to the table… And I speak on behalf of every American investor. Enough is enough… I’m only asking the new [SEC] chair: uphold the law, just uphold the law.

Taking the Fight to Beijing

Delisting hundreds of billions in Chinese assets from U.S. exchanges would be giving Beijing, as O’Leary put it, a “taste of their own medicine.” It sends an unmistakable signal that access to lucrative American capital markets is a privilege, not a right, and it comes with responsibilities.

And Mr. Wonderful believes even more pressure is warranted. In other remarks, he advocated for tariffs as high as 400%, a staggering figure designed not just to pinch, but to “squeeze Chinese heads into the wall,” forcing President Xi Jinping himself to negotiate seriously. Sound extreme? Maybe extreme is exactly what’s required when dealing with decades of calculated economic warfare. Would anything less even get Beijing’s attention after all this time? It’s a testament to the fact that President Trump is absolutely moving in the right direction, even if some, like O’Leary, believe the pressure cooker needs to be turned up even higher.

Finally, A Stand for America

Now, let me be clear: Hearing someone like Kevin O’Leary speak so candidly is refreshing. For too long, the political and business establishment seemed content to manage America’s decline relative to China, offering platitudes instead of protection. O’Leary’s call to action resonates deeply with conservative principles: accountability, fair play, economic patriotism, and the fundamental belief that American interests must come first. I think this gets to the heart of the matter – are we going to defend our own, or keep letting adversaries walk all over us?

President Trump deserves immense credit for having the courage to disrupt the status quo and confront the China challenge directly. Unlike previous administrations that tiptoed around Beijing, Trump recognized that economic security is national security. His willingness to use tariffs and demand reciprocity is precisely the kind of backbone conservatives have been demanding, far better than the globalist ‘managed decline’ nonsense we heard for years. O’Leary’s fierce stance serves as a powerful validation of this approach, signaling that the business community, or at least its most clear-eyed members, understands the stakes.

This isn’t about starting a trade war; it’s about finishing one that China has been waging against us for years through unfair and often illegal means. It’s about leveling the playing field, protecting American ingenuity, and ensuring that our nation remains the world’s leading economic powerhouse. The road might involve some “volatility,” as O’Leary acknowledges, but defending our sovereignty and prosperity is worth it. Make no mistake, this is our fight, and backing down isn’t an option.

With strong leadership like President Trump’s, and clear-eyed realism from voices like Mr. Wonderful, America is finally fighting back – and it’s about time.

Key Takeaways

• Kevin O’Leary exposes China’s long history of cheating American businesses and investors.
• President Trump’s decisive tariffs are praised as necessary first steps for accountability.
• “Mr. Wonderful” urges delisting Chinese stocks, demanding real consequences beyond just tariffs.
• The fight against Beijing’s economic aggression is essential for American sovereignty and fair trade.

Sources: Fox Business, New York Post