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Claimant: President Donald Trump (R)
Claim: “We have slashed our monthly trade deficit by an astonishing 77%.”
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: The claim compares a temporary spike in the trade deficit in January 2025 with a later low point. From January through November 2025, the cumulative U.S. trade deficit was nearly $840 billion, about 4% higher than the same period in 2024.
Date: 03/11/2026
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Last Updated on March 11, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check