“The United States of America has been ripped off on TRADE (and MILITARY!), by friend and foe, alike, for DECADES. It has come at a cost of TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS, and it is just not sustainable any longer – And never was! Countries should sit back and say, Thank you for the many years long free ride, but we know you now have to do whats right for America. We should respond by saying, Thank you for understanding the situation we are in. Greatly appreciated!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The claim that the United States has been “ripped off” in trade and military domains for decades is grounded in significant and well-documented realities. Data confirms that the US has maintained persistent and substantial trade deficits since the 1970s, frequently totaling hundreds of billions and in recent years surpassing a trillion dollars annually. […]