A 1996 video of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) criticizing U.S.-China
trade policies has resurfaced due to its similarities to former President Donald Trump’s current tariff strategy. In the clip, Pelosi condemned the trade imbalance, noting the U.S. imposed a 2% average tariff on Chinese goods, while China imposed a 35% tariff on American exports. She called the relationship a “job loser” and said it cost millions of U.S. jobs.
The video has gained traction following Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs on countries like China, Japan, and the EU. While Pelosi and many Democrats now oppose Trump’s tariffs, critics have pointed to past comments by Pelosi and Sen. Bernie Sanders supporting protectionist measures. Sanders, once a vocal tariff advocate, recently criticized Trump’s plan as favoring the wealthy.
