Donald J. Trump says trade deficit cut 78% - Speech Brief
19 February 2026 00:06 UTC · Donald J. Trump · Truth Social Post · Source · Email X Link

Donald J. Trump says trade deficit cut 78%

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  • Trade deficit reduced 78%
  • Tariffs credited as cause; will enter positive territory this year

TL;DR

  • Donald J. Trump says the United States trade deficit has been reduced by 78% because of tariffs and will go into positive territory this year.
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THE UNITED STATES TRADE DEFICIT HAS BEEN REDUCED BY 78% BECAUSE OF THE TARIFFS BEING CHARGED TO OTHER COMPANIES AND COUNTRIES. IT WILL GO INTO POSITIVE TERRITORY DURING THIS YEAR, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY DECADES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!...

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