Trump highlights falling goods and services deficit, says tariffs have not hurt exports
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 28 August 2026 at 19:06 BST: "Laura Ingraham: "Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit decreased $189.3 billion, or 33.8 percent, from the same period in 2025. Exports increased $198.3 billion or 11.7 percent." "Imports increased $9.0 billion or 0.4 percent. Where are all the experts who claimed that the tariffs would kill our exports?" "GOOD NEWS TUESDAY...IN ADDITION TO THE DOW AND OIL DOWN....The trade deficit is going down, and exports are up for the year so far."" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 28 August 2026 at 19:06... [Continue Reading]
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