Trump’s Bold Claim

President Trump claims the US trade deficit has plummeted by 78 percent thanks to tariffs. He made this statement on his Truth Social platform, saying the deficit will soon turn positive. But is this claim credible?

A Closer Look

It’s hard to take Trump’s claim at face value. The numbers just don’t add up. If the trade deficit had indeed decreased by 78 percent, it would be huge news. But so far, there’s no concrete evidence to back this up. It’s likely just another example of Trump’s tendency to exaggerate and distort facts to fit his narrative.

It won’t be long before fact-checkers dig into the numbers and set the record straight. Until then, it’s best to take Trump’s claim with a grain of salt. Don’t expect this to be the last we hear of this story – it’s going to be a long day of spin and counter-spin.