Trump's $18 Trillion Tariff Claim Is a Big Oopsie
President Trump claims tariffs brought $18 trillion to the U.S., but official figures show it's less than $300 billion, making his math fantastical.
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President Trump recently said that special taxes called "tariffs" (which are extra fees on goods from other countries) brought $18 trillion to the U.S. That's a super-duper big number! However, official government numbers show that actual tariff collections over the past 11 months were only about $236 billion. That's a huge difference, like saying you have a mountain of candy when it's just a handful!
🚨 How Fox Would Spin It
"President Trump, our incredible leader, has made America rich again! He forced other countries to pay up, bringing an unbelievable $18 TRILLION back home! This is a historic win proving his amazing business smarts, despite what the gloomy media wants you to believe. This isn't just money; it's American power!"
🌿 DeFoxed Reality Check
Okay, let's untangle this! When President Trump says "we took in," he seems to be mixing actual government tax money with *promised* private company investments. The Treasury Department tracked $236 billion in tariff revenue, not $18 trillion. Private investments aren't cash for the government.
Even the White House's own "Trump effect" website only shows around $9.6 trillion in *promised* private investments, not collected government funds. The numbers simply don't match, no matter how you look at it.
💡 Why This Matters
It's important to know the real facts, especially when they come from our leaders. Accurate numbers help us understand if policies like tariffs truly work. Having the correct information helps everyone make smart decisions for our country's future, like picking the best toy!
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