Trump On China Talks: “We Have Enough Nukes To Blow Up The World 150 Times”

November 3, 2025, Beijing US President Donald Trump has reignited global debate over nuclear disarmament after declaring that the United States possesses “enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times.” Speaking to CBS News, Trump made the remark while discussing ongoing denuclearisation talks with China and Russia, stressing the urgent need to limit nuclear proliferation. “China’s making nukes rapidly,” Trump said. “We have more nuclear weapons than any country — Russia is second, and China’s a distant third, but they’ll catch up in five years.” He confirmed that denuclearisation had been discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling it “a very big thing” that must be addressed before global stability erodes further. Trump also acknowledged that both Beijing and Washington view each other as major threats, though he maintained that cooperation is still possible. “We’re a threat to them too,” he admitted. “This is a competitive world — they’re always watching us, and we’re watching them. But I believe we can grow stronger by working together rather than knocking each other out.” The comments came amid intensifying concerns over cybersecurity and espionage. US intelligence agencies recently accused China of infiltrating parts of the American power grid and water systems, as well as stealing data and intellectual property. Trump responded by insisting that the US is “doing very well against China,” while recognising Beijing’s control over rare earth minerals as a major economic weapon. “They’ve been accumulating rare earths for 30 years,” Trump said, referring to elements essential for manufacturing electronics and military equipment. “They use that against us, and we use other things — airplane parts, tariffs — against them. Maybe both sides acted irrationally, but that’s competition.” The remarks follow the recent APEC Economic Ministers’ Meeting in South Korea, where US and Chinese leaders met face-to-face for the first time in over six years. Trump has hinted at a potential trade truce with Beijing but remains firm on protecting US strategic interests, calling China “a powerful rival but one we can still work with.” As geopolitical tensions deepen, Trump’s statements underline the delicate balance between deterrence and diplomacy — and how the world’s nuclear powers may once again be edging toward an arms race disguised as negotiation Trump Claims US Can “Blow Up The World 150 Times” Amid China Talks US President Donald Trump sparked global buzz after claiming America has “enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times.” In a CBS interview, he said China is rapidly building its arsenal and warned the world must act on denuclearisation. Trump admitted both nations view each other as threats but insisted cooperation is still possible. He also pointed to China’s dominance in rare earth minerals, calling it a key economic weapon. The comments come just days after Trump and Xi Jinping met at the APEC summit for the first time in six years