Fact Check: Are Foreign Producers Paying 80% of Tariffs?

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Claimant: President Donald Trump (R)

Claim: Foreign producers are paying “at least 80%” of U.S. tariff costs.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Economic studies indicate U.S. consumers and domestic firms bore a substantial portion of tariff costs. There is no credible evidence that foreign exporters paid 80% of the burden.

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Date: 02/24/2026

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Last Updated on February 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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