Basic facts are optional in Trumpworld. Trump tweeted this morning
This is simply wrong.
The United States runs a $12.9 billion trade surplus with Canada, not a deficit.
Trade Balance
Canada | United States Trade Representative
But that won't stop Trump's worshippers from believing it.
This is simply wrong.
The United States runs a $12.9 billion trade surplus with Canada, not a deficit.
Trade Balance
- The U.S. goods trade deficit with Canada was $12.1 billion in 2016, a 22.1% decrease ($3.4 billion) over 2015.
- The United States has a services trade surplus of an estimated $25 billion with Canada in 2016, down 10.4% from 2015.
Canada | United States Trade Representative
But that won't stop Trump's worshippers from believing it.