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Donald Trump and U.S. Tariffs deepfake (Apr 2025)
China's state-run media used AI-generated videos featuring robots and consumers to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump and tariffs, highlighting the potential for high inflation and economic distress for Americans.…
- Incident date
- Apr 2025
- Target
- Donald Trump and U.S. Tariffs
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
China's state-run media used AI-generated videos featuring robots and consumers to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump and tariffs, highlighting the potential for high inflation and economic distress for Americans. One video shows a robot self-destructing rather than implementing high tariffs, and another features an automated voice singing about the negative impacts of tariffs on the American Midwest.