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“I will always give up Tariff points if I can get major countries to OPEN THEIR MARKETS TO THE USA. Another great power of Tariffs. Without them, it would be impossible to get countries to OPEN UP!!! ALWAYS, ZERO TARIFFS TO AMERICA!!!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s Truth Social post claims he will “give up tariff points” if other countries open their markets to the US, asserting that tariffs are essential leverage for obtaining zero tariffs on American exports. However, available evidence and recent trade history contradict this narrative. Tariffs are taxes paid by US importers, not foreign […]

“I will always give up Tariff points if I can get major countries to OPEN THEIR MARKETS TO THE USA. Another great power of Tariffs. Without them, it would be impossible to get countries to OPEN UP!!! ALWAYS, ZERO TARIFFS TO AMERICA!!!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“Indonesia has also agreed, for the first time ever, to COMPLETELY OPEN ITS MARKET TO THE USA. Thats BIG!!! Our businesses will make a fortune. Likewise Japan!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post claims that Indonesia has agreed “for the first time ever to COMPLETELY OPEN ITS MARKET TO THE USA” and that Japan has done likewise. The statement is only partially accurate. While the recent Indonesia-U.S. agreement eliminates 99% of tariff barriers for American exports, it does not constitute complete or unconditional

“Indonesia has also agreed, for the first time ever, to COMPLETELY OPEN ITS MARKET TO THE USA. Thats BIG!!! Our businesses will make a fortune. Likewise Japan!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“Remember, Japan is, for the first time ever, OPENING ITS MAKET TO THE USA, even to cars, SUVs, Trucks, -and everything else, even agriculture and RICE, which was always a complete NO, NO. The Open Market Japan may be as big a profit factor as the Tariffs themselves, but was only gotten because of the Tariff Power. They also agreed to buy BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF MILITARY AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, and give us 90% of 550 BILLION DOLLARS – AND MORE!!! MAGA!!!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post by Donald Trump claims that Japan is, for the first time ever, opening its markets to U.S. products, including cars, trucks, agriculture, and rice—mentioning complete market access and a $550 billion investment with the U.S. purportedly receiving 90% of profits. The claim also states Japan has agreed to purchase billions

“Remember, Japan is, for the first time ever, OPENING ITS MAKET TO THE USA, even to cars, SUVs, Trucks, -and everything else, even agriculture and RICE, which was always a complete NO, NO. The Open Market Japan may be as big a profit factor as the Tariffs themselves, but was only gotten because of the Tariff Power. They also agreed to buy BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF MILITARY AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, and give us 90% of 550 BILLION DOLLARS – AND MORE!!! MAGA!!!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“Housing in our Country is lagging because Jerome Too Late Powell refuses to lower Interest Rates. Families are being hurt because Interest Rates are too high, and even our Country is having to pay a higher Rate than it should be because of Too Late. Our Rate should be three points lower than they are, saving us $1 Trillion per year (as a Country). This stubborn guy at the Fed just doesnt get it — Never did, and never will. The Board should act, but they dont have the Courage to do so!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post claims that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s refusal to lower interest rates is causing housing market stagnation, harming families, and costing the country $1 trillion annually in excess national debt service. Fact-checking with current Federal Reserve policy statements, housing indicators, and federal budget data shows that high interest rates do

“Housing in our Country is lagging because Jerome Too Late Powell refuses to lower Interest Rates. Families are being hurt because Interest Rates are too high, and even our Country is having to pay a higher Rate than it should be because of Too Late. Our Rate should be three points lower than they are, saving us $1 Trillion per year (as a Country). This stubborn guy at the Fed just doesnt get it — Never did, and never will. The Board should act, but they dont have the Courage to do so!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“I just signed the largest TRADE DEAL in history with Japan. We worked on it long and hard—Its a great deal for everybody…” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s July 2025 Truth Social post claims he signed the “largest TRADE DEAL in history” with Japan, promising billions in investments, significant U.S. profit and sweeping economic benefits. A detailed comparison to prior trade agreements, including the EU-Japan Economic Partnership and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, reveals that Trump’s deal is not the largest

“I just signed the largest TRADE DEAL in history with Japan. We worked on it long and hard—Its a great deal for everybody…” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made. Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 Billion Dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits. This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it. Perhaps most importantly, Japan will open their Country to Trade including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things. Japan will pay Reciprocal Tariffs to the United States of 15%. This is a very exciting time for the United States of America, and especially for the fact that we will continue to always have a great relationship with the Country of Japan. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan, claiming a $550 billion Japanese investment in the U.S., 90% of profits going to the U.S., 15% reciprocal tariffs, and expanded access for U.S. cars and agricultural products in Japan. However, no official agreement text or term sheet accompanied the announcement, with multiple credible outlets

“We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made. Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 Billion Dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits. This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it. Perhaps most importantly, Japan will open their Country to Trade including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things. Japan will pay Reciprocal Tariffs to the United States of 15%. This is a very exciting time for the United States of America, and especially for the fact that we will continue to always have a great relationship with the Country of Japan. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“It is my Great Honor to grant $11.7 Million Dollars to the beautiful State of West Virginia, for severe tornados and flooding that impacted their incredible people in June. I just finished speaking with their wonderful Governor, Patrick Morrisey, and look forward to seeing the State make a full recovery. I love West Virginia!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary A recent social media post attributed to President Donald Trump claims he is granting $117 million to West Virginia for tornado and flood relief following severe weather in June. Thorough investigation of available records and credible sources shows that, while West Virginia experienced significant flooding in June 2025 and its governor requested federal

“It is my Great Honor to grant $11.7 Million Dollars to the beautiful State of West Virginia, for severe tornados and flooding that impacted their incredible people in June. I just finished speaking with their wonderful Governor, Patrick Morrisey, and look forward to seeing the State make a full recovery. I love West Virginia!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“I just finished speaking with the Governor Mike Braun, of the Great State of Indiana, which I won BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024. We are approving $15.1 Million Dollars for severe flooding and tornados, which took place in the early Spring. I know the State, under the leadership of Mike Braun, will make a rapid recovery!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The post claims that Donald Trump approved $151 million for severe flooding and tornado relief in Indiana in early spring, working alongside Governor Mike Braun. A thorough review of official records reveals that while Governor Braun did request federal assistance following severe storms and tornadoes in March and April 2025, there is no

“I just finished speaking with the Governor Mike Braun, of the Great State of Indiana, which I won BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024. We are approving $15.1 Million Dollars for severe flooding and tornados, which took place in the early Spring. I know the State, under the leadership of Mike Braun, will make a rapid recovery!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“I just spoke with Governor Gretchen Whitmer to let her know I am approving $50 Million Dollars for the wonderful State of Michigan for Public Assistance to help them recover from the terrible Winter Storms they endured. It was my Honor to do so!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The claim that President Trump approved $50 million in public assistance for Michigan’s winter storm recovery is not supported by the available evidence. Official records indicate that while Michigan submitted requests for federal disaster aid after the March 2025 ice storms, no such federal allocation had been approved as of late May 2025.

“I just spoke with Governor Gretchen Whitmer to let her know I am approving $50 Million Dollars for the wonderful State of Michigan for Public Assistance to help them recover from the terrible Winter Storms they endured. It was my Honor to do so!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »

“I just gladly approved two Declarations for the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky for two Storms in April and May, one for $28.9 Million Dollars, and the other, $27.1 Million Dollars, for a total of $56 Million Dollars. I spoke to Governor Andy Beshear, and informed him of this approval. The Governor thanked me, and said our people are doing a very good job. I LOVE KENTUCKY!” @realDonaldTrump

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Fact-Check Summary The post claims that President Trump approved two disaster declarations for Kentucky—one for April for $289 million, and one for May for $271 million, totaling $560 million. While it is true that two disaster declarations were approved for Kentucky in April (DR-4864) and May (DR-4875) 2025, there is no evidence to support the

“I just gladly approved two Declarations for the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky for two Storms in April and May, one for $28.9 Million Dollars, and the other, $27.1 Million Dollars, for a total of $56 Million Dollars. I spoke to Governor Andy Beshear, and informed him of this approval. The Governor thanked me, and said our people are doing a very good job. I LOVE KENTUCKY!” @realDonaldTrump Read More »