Fact Check: Did Trump Slash the Monthly Trade Deficit by 77%?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: “We have slashed our monthly trade deficit by an astonishing 77%.”

Rating: MISLEADING

Explanation: The claim relies on comparing a temporary peak deficit month with a later lower figure. Overall, the 2025 year-to-date trade deficit remained higher than in 2024, driven in part by an early-year surge in imports.

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Date: 03/18/2026

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Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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