In a campaign speech in Warren, Michigan, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden falsely claimed that the United States’ trade deficit had “hit an all-time high” under President Donald Trump.
Biden’s False Statement About the Trade Deficit
Issues: trade deficit
Trump Touts Strong Jobs Report, Flubs Some Facts
In a Rose Garden address to comment on a surprisingly strong May jobs report, President Donald Trump continued to repeat false, misleading and exaggerated claims about the economy, the administration’s response to COVID-19, the border wall, veterans programs and trade with China.
An April Filled with Repeats
The president has used the coronavirus briefings to repeatedly misstate the facts about his administration’s handling of the pandemic, the economy and trade with China.
Trump’s Numbers April 2020 Update
Statistical measures of how things have changed during Trump’s time in office.
Trump’s Numbers January 2020 Update
Statistical measures of how things have changed during Trump’s first three years.
The Whoppers of 2019
Our compilation of the most egregious falsehoods of the year.
FactChecking Trump’s NATO Remarks
President Donald Trump repeated a slew of false claims to an international audience at the annual NATO summit.
Flurry of Trump Falsehoods
The president distorted the facts on congressional subpoenas, trade, Syria and more during a busy day of public appearances.
U.S.-Japan Trade Deficit Not ‘Changing Rapidly’
In Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that the trade deficit with Japan is “changing rapidly.” In fact, the U.S. deficit in goods and services with Japan is up slightly under Trump.
Trump’s Numbers July 2019 Update
Statistical measures of how things have changed since the president took office.