“Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary is urging President Donald Trump to impose 400% tariffs on China, arguing it’s time to “squeeze Chinese heads into the wall now” to address decades of intellectual property theft and unfair trade practices.

In a fiery CNN interview Tuesday, O’Leary praised Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy but said the current 104% rate on Chinese goods isn’t enough. “America is the No. 1 economy on Earth with all the cards,” he said, emphasizing the U.S. must leverage its dominance while it lasts. O’Leary, a Canadian businessman who has dealt with China for years, accused Beijing of cheating and stealing intellectual property despite its World Trade Organization membership since 1999.

He argued that crippling tariffs would force Chinese leaders to negotiate fairly or face economic collapse. “Xi can only stay the Supreme Leader if people are employed,” O’Leary said, suggesting that targeting China’s workforce-heavy industries could spark unrest and push President Xi Jinping to the table.

O’Leary’s call aligns with Trump’s trade war escalation, which began with sweeping tariffs announced last week. Economists warn such measures could raise U.S. consumer prices, clashing with Trump’s anti-inflation promises. China’s commerce ministry has vowed countermeasures, insisting trade wars benefit no one.

Despite the risks, O’Leary, speaking for “millions of Americans” with stolen intellectual property, hailed Trump as the first leader to confront China head-on. “Enough!” he declared, doubling down on his 400% tariff demand.

IRS Director gets STEAMROLLERED and quits as IRS opens their books for ICE to investigate

Melanie Krause, acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, plans to resign in protest after the agency agreed to share tax data on illegal immigrants with the Department of Homeland Security, sources confirmed Wednesday.

The deal, finalized Monday between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, allows Immigration and Customs Enforcement to access taxpayer information to aid deportation efforts under President Donald Trump’s administration. Krause, who took the helm in February, informed staff of her departure Tuesday, marking her as the third IRS leader to exit this year amid agency upheaval.

“Melanie Krause has been leading the IRS through a time of extraordinary change,” a Treasury spokesperson said, noting efforts to break down “data silos” for law enforcement. Critics, however, decry the move as a privacy breach. Tom Bowman of the Center for Democracy and Technology warned it “will discourage tax compliance among immigrant communities, weaken contributions to essential public programs, and increase burdens for U.S. citizens.”

Krause, who will leave April 28 via a deferred resignation offer, reportedly clashed with administration officials pushing the agreement. Her exit follows former Commissioner Danny Werfel’s Inauguration Day resignation and acting Commissioner Douglas O’Donnell’s retirement in February. The IRS has not yet named a replacement as tax season nears its April 15 deadline.

Trump drops whats REALLY happening in trade talks - “Calling us up, kissing my ass … please, please, sir, make a deal. I’ll do anything.”

President Donald Trump bragged Tuesday that nations hit by his new tariffs are “calling us up, kissing my ass” to secure trade deals, hours before the levies kicked in, intensifying a global trade war.

Speaking at the National Republican Congressional Committee’s annual fundraising dinner in Washington, Trump claimed over 70 countries have reached out since he announced the “reciprocal” tariffs on April 2. “They are dying to make a deal,” he said, mocking world leaders with, “Please, please, sir, make a deal. I’ll do anything.” The tariffs, effective Wednesday, include a 104% rate on Chinese goods and range from 11% to 50% on dozens of other nations.

Trump dismissed critics, including some Republicans pushing for congressional oversight of the negotiations. “You don’t negotiate like I negotiate,” he said, warning that Congress taking over would “sell America fast.” He touted the tariffs as a historic win, predicting, “America is going to be very rich again very soon.”

China retaliated Wednesday with 84% duties on U.S. products, while stock markets tumbled globally amid recession fears. Delegations from Japan and South Korea are en route to Washington, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to negotiate in person. Trump, undeterred, hailed his first 100 days as “the most successful in the history of this country,” despite economic uncertainty gripping markets.

Usha Vance SWATS DOWN stereotype about MAGA women in the classiest way possible!

Usha Vance, the second lady of the United States, brushed off questions about fitting into the MAGA world with a charming quip in her first interview since her husband, Vice President JD Vance, took office. Speaking to The Free Press on Tuesday, she addressed the stereotype of Republican women as blonde and Botox-enhanced with humor and grace.

“I’m laughing because it would be really hard for me to be blonde — that color would look totally absurd,” Vance said, responding to a query about navigating “MAGA Land — with all the blondes and Botox and facelifts, the low-cut blouses and nine-inch heels.” The Indian-American lawyer, whose gray-streaked hair sparked online buzz after the January inauguration, added, “People don’t seem to care all that much what I look like.”

Vance, who has largely stayed out of the political fray, offered a glimpse into her new life in the spotlight after supporting her husband’s role in President Donald Trump’s re-election. She highlighted her focus on family, noting shared values with JD Vance despite their interfaith marriage — she was raised Hindu, while he converted to Catholicism in 2019.

The lighthearted exchange came as Vance settles into her role, accompanying the vice president on trips like a controversial Greenland visit last month. Her response underscored a refusal to conform to political stereotypes, endearing her to supporters and observers alike.