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Trump's False Claims on Tariffs and Trade

President Trump's recent comments on Air Force One misrepresented the US trade deficit with China (actually \$263 billion, not over \$1 trillion), falsely claimed China paid his tariffs (US importers did), and inaccurately stated Europe "doesn't take anything" from the US (EU purchased \$649 billion...

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Trump's Tariffs: Economists Predict Higher Prices, Economic Slowdown

President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on various imported goods, expected to increase consumer prices and harm U.S. manufacturing, according to Harvard economist Jason Furman, who argues that this trade policy contradicts the U.S.'s economic interests by focusing on low-value manufacturing jobs...

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Spain's Soaring Trade Deficit with China Reaches €37.7 Billion

Spain's trade deficit with China ballooned to €37.7 billion in 2024, a 137% increase since 2014, despite doubling exports during the same period; imports reached €45 billion, primarily electronics and machinery, revealing a significant economic imbalance.

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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada Amidst Inaccurate Claims

President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, impacting Canada, and plans a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods by April 2, citing drug crime and protecting American manufacturers, despite making inaccurate claims about trade deficits and fentanyl.

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Trump's Inaccurate Trade Deficit Claims Exposed by Federal Statistics

President Trump's repeated claims of massive US trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union are significantly inaccurate, according to newly released 2024 federal statistics; these inaccuracies undermine his justification for the tariffs imposed.

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Japan Posts $18.2 Billion Trade Deficit in January

Japan reported a "2.76 trillion yen ($18.2 billion)" trade deficit in January 2024, its first in two months, driven by increased electronics imports and a weaker yen despite record-high exports and imports.

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France's €63 Billion Trade Deficit: High Costs and Low Skills Hamper Competitiveness

France's 2024 trade balance reveals a €63 billion annual deficit in industrial goods, primarily in equipment and intermediate goods, despite surpluses in aerospace, luxury, and agri-food sectors; high production costs and low worker skills are contributing factors.

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US Economy Contracts 2.8% Amid Trump's Erratic Policies

The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank projects a 2.8% contraction in the US GDP during the first quarter of 2025, primarily attributed to President Trump's erratic economic policies, including tariffs and protectionism, which have negatively impacted consumer confidence and spending, resulting in a recor...

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Mar-a-Lago Accord: A Risky Plan to Devalue the Dollar

The proposed Mar-a-Lago Accord, spearheaded by the Trump administration, aims to devalue the U.S. dollar to reduce the massive US\$1 trillion annual trade deficit by having foreign governments exchange dollar reserves for long-term U.S. bonds, but faces significant international and internal challen...

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Trump's Exaggerated Trade Deficit Claims Exposed by Federal Data

Newly released 2024 federal statistics reveal that President Trump drastically overstated US trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union, undermining his justification for imposing tariffs; the actual deficits were significantly lower than his stated figures.

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Turkey's January Trade Deficit Widens to $7.54 Billion

Turkey's January 2025 foreign trade saw a 5.8% rise in exports to $21.16 billion and a 9.6% increase in imports to $28.70 billion, leading to a $7.54 billion trade deficit; Germany was the top export destination, while Russia led imports.

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France's Industrial Decline: High Costs, Weak Demand, and Unstable Policies

France's industrial sector is struggling despite recent efforts to boost production, facing challenges including weak European demand, high energy costs, and unstable business taxation, leading to factory closures, job losses, and a widening trade deficit.

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