President Donald Trump’s bold proposal to bring China and Russia to the table for global nuclear arms reduction has already ruffled feathers in Beijing. Chinese officials wasted no time pushing back, suggesting that if Trump wants disarmament, he should start with America first.
Trump’s America-First Arms Reduction Plan
Trump has called for the world’s top three military superpowers—the U.S., China, and Russia—to cut their nuclear stockpiles and military budgets by up to 50 percent. The idea, hailed by President Vladimir Putin as a worthy discussion, aims to curb excessive military spending and prevent an arms race that could spiral out of control.
China, however, wasn’t thrilled. During a press briefing, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian sarcastically suggested that Trump follow his own “America First” slogan—by cutting U.S. nukes before demanding others do the same.
“I believe that the U.S. should put into practice ‘America First’ in this regard and be the first to cut its nuclear arsenal and military expenditure,” Wu quipped.
This response is hardly surprising. China has spent decades quietly expanding its military power, while simultaneously downplaying its ambitions. Though Beijing claims its nuclear program is strictly defensive, the Pentagon estimates that China’s arsenal will surpass 1,000 warheads before the decade is out. Meanwhile, China’s real military budget could be as high as $711 billion—just behind America’s $850 billion defense budget.
The Left’s Worst Nightmare: A Trump Nobel Peace Prize?
Despite China’s resistance, Trump’s plan has already gained serious attention, with even the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists suggesting that a successful negotiation could land him the Nobel Peace Prize. If Trump pulls this off, he would become just the fifth U.S. president to win the prestigious award—a fact that would surely send Democrats into full-blown meltdown mode.
What’s Next?
Trump hasn’t laid out an exact roadmap for when or how these nuclear negotiations will begin, but his administration is prioritizing ending the war in Ukraine before turning to larger global security matters. If successful, his strategy could reshape global military policy, reduce reckless spending, and solidify his legacy as a true peacemaker—all while proving the left dead wrong.
