Trump Claimed Trade Gap Shrank By 78%—But It Settled Near A Historic High In 2025
February 19, 2026
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as posted by the channelPresident Donald Trump claimed the U.S. trade deficit shrank by 78% because of his tariffs, but the trade gap widened more than expected in December after rebounding from a 16-year low and remained near a historical high last year.
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