China Creates Mocking AI Video of Average Americans Working in Garment Factory

As Americans fret about what their future looks like amidst Donald Trump's heightening trade wars, the people of China have a suggestion: get used to sweatshops. A wild AI-generated post depicting schlubby Americans toiling in dingy factories has gone viral on Chinese social media before leaking out onto US trending tabs. It pokes fun at Trump's so-called "reindustrialization" gambit to bring factories back to the US — and anyone foolish enough to believe the billionaire's policies will benefit American workers. Chinese memes on American re-industrialization rolling in. lol the music. 😂 pic.twitter.com/GZE2jHDgWZ — Gabor Gurbacs (@gaborgurbacs) April 7, 2025 Once it hit the US net, the clip clearly resonated with frustrated Americans. "Fake... no mobility scooters," wrote one Reddit user, playing into the stereotype of the overweight American consumer. "Bold to assume anyone can afford those (or has health insurance at all) when this day arrives," replied another. In contrast to t ... Read full article.