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Fact-check: “Trump said tariffs cut the trade deficit with China”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The US goods trade deficit with China did fall significantly in several periods when tariffs were imposed — from $419B in 2018 to $310B in 2020, and then from $295B in 2024 to $202B in 2025, a 32% drop the USTR attributed to tariff effects. The claim is qualified because the deficit bounced back sharply in 2021–2022 and economists note that macro factors (saving/investment balances) also drive trade deficits, meaning tariffs are a contributing cause rather than the sole driver.
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