“BREAKING NEWS: Numbers released today show that the United States of America has the lowest Trade Deficit since 2009, and going even lower. In addition, our Nations Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is predicted to come in at over 5%, and that is after losing at least 1.5% to the Democrat Shutdown. These incredible numbers, and the unprecedented SUCCESS of our Country, are a direct result of TARIFFS, which have rescued our Economy and National Security. I hope the Supreme Court is aware of these Historic, Country saving achievements prior to the issuance of their most important (ever!) Decision. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary President Trump’s post claims that the U.S. has the lowest trade deficit since 2009, that GDP is predicted to exceed 5%, attributes these results to tariffs, and frames these developments as historic successes. While the monthly trade deficit statistic and the referenced GDPNow estimate are accurate in the narrow sense, the post omits […]