Trump Effect: Trade Deficit Narrows as Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Commerce

[Hollie]

This is embarrassing for the left. All their hopes for the end of the US and for doom and gloom aimed at Americans are floundering.

How sad that the left will have to deal with successes for the US.

Trump Effect: Trade Deficit Narrows as Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Commerce

The three-month average goods deficit fell to $80.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down 27 percent from $109.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. The combined goods and services deficit dropped even more sharply, falling nearly 40 percent to $50.7 billion from $83.6 billion in the fourth...

www.breitbart.com

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in the fourth quarter, suggesting that President Trump’s tariffs may be rebalancing trade by opening foreign markets to U.S. exports and reducing dependence on imports.

The three-month average goods deficit fell to $80.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down 27 percent from $109.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. The combined goods and services deficit dropped even more sharply, falling nearly 40 percent to $50.7 billion from $83.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

[MarathonMike]

This is embarrassing for the left. All their hopes for the end of the US and for doom and gloom aimed at Americans are floundering.

How sad that the left will have to deal with successes for the US.

Trump Effect: Trade Deficit Narrows as Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Commerce

The three-month average goods deficit fell to $80.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down 27 percent from $109.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. The combined goods and services deficit dropped even more sharply, falling nearly 40 percent to $50.7 billion from $83.6 billion in the fourth...

www.breitbart.com

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in the fourth quarter, suggesting that President Trump’s tariffs may be rebalancing trade by opening foreign markets to U.S. exports and reducing dependence on imports.

The three-month average goods deficit fell to $80.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down 27 percent from $109.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. The combined goods and services deficit dropped even more sharply, falling nearly 40 percent to $50.7 billion from $83.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.

B-B-B-BUT WHAT ABOUT APE GATE????? TRUMP IS WAAAYCISSS!!!!

 

[Dante]

This is embarrassing for the left. All their hopes for the end of the US and for doom and gloom aimed at Americans are floundering.

How sad that the left will have to deal with successes for the US.

Trump Effect: Trade Deficit Narrows as Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Commerce

The three-month average goods deficit fell to $80.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down 27 percent from $109.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. The combined goods and services deficit dropped even more sharply, falling nearly 40 percent to $50.7 billion from $83.6 billion in the fourth...

www.breitbart.com

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in the fourth quarter, suggesting that President Trump’s tariffs may be rebalancing trade by opening foreign markets to U.S. exports and reducing dependence on imports.

The three-month average goods deficit fell to $80.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down 27 percent from $109.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. The combined goods and services deficit dropped even more sharply, falling nearly 40 percent to $50.7 billion from $83.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.

First off, Breitbart aside: "Trade Deficit Narrows" - Really? Wow!

HEADLINE: "U.S. trade deficit remains high in 2025, despite Trump’s tariff policy"
Deficit in trade of goods hits a record. Trade shifts away from China to other Asian exporters.

HEADLINE: "In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High"
Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services. The trade deficit in goods was the highest on record.

KEY POINTS:
For the full year, the U.S. ran a $901.5 billion trade deficit, down slightly from 2024 but only by 0.2%, or $2.1 billion.

The report follows a year in which President Donald Trump implemented a series of aggressive tariffs aimed at leveling the global playing field.

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

www.cnbc.com

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged despite efforts by the Trump administration to close the wide gap.

Closing out a tumultuous year in the global marketplace, the goods and services shortfall in December totaled $70.3 billion, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. That marked an increase of $17.3 billion from November and was well above the Dow Jones consensus estimate of $55.5 billion.

For the full year, the U.S. ran a $901.5 billion deficit, down slightly from 2024 but only by 0.2%, or $2.1 billion. The total was also a bit less than the record $923.7 billion shortfall in 2022.


The Con-by-Don Continues:

 

[Dante]

B-B-B-BUT WHAT ABOUT APE GATE????? TRUMP IS WAAAYCISSS!!!!

Trump is a Randian Ideal Come to Life (and the cult-of-personality are unwitting dupes): Ayn Rand's "objectivist" novel, "Atlas Shrugged," argues that the naked pursuit of self-interest should be society's highest ambition.

 

[1srelluc]

That's what I voted for!

Trump is kicking ass while the vile dems run about with their hair on fire over ICE....It's comical.

 

[Dante]

That's what I voted for!

Trump is kicking ass while the vile dems run about with their hair on fire over ICE....It's comical.

Wow! "Trade deficit, down slightly from 2024 but only by 0.2%, or $2.1 billion."

Meanwhile we American citizens paid for his tariff nonsense.

https://fox2now.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-tariffs-paid-by-midsized-us-firms-tripled-last-year-new-analysis-from-jpmorganchase-institute-shows/

EVEN THE AI BOTS are laughing at you:
AI Overview

Based on reports cited by FOX 5 Atlanta, FOX 8 News, and other outlets, studies indicate that nearly all costs from recent U.S. tariffs (approximately 90-96%) are borne by American consumers and businesses rather than foreign companies. These tariffs, treated as taxes on goods, are paid by importers and passed down, raising prices on products.

Key findings from these reports include:

Cost Burden: Research from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates American importers and consumers are paying for nearly the entire cost of the tariffs, not foreign exporters.

Price Increases: Tariffs, which surged to over

billion in August 2025 according to Fox News, resulted in higher prices for U.S. businesses and consumers.

Economic Impact: The tariffs have contributed to inflation and increased costs for midsized U.S. firms, as reported by FOX 2, FOX 56 News, and Fox News.

Political Context: The data challenges the assertion that other countries are paying for the tariffs, with Fox News noting that these policies have faced scrutiny over their impact on inflation

 

[Hollie]

First off, Breitbart aside: "Trade Deficit Narrows" - Really? Wow!

HEADLINE: "U.S. trade deficit remains high in 2025, despite Trump’s tariff policy"
Deficit in trade of goods hits a record. Trade shifts away from China to other Asian exporters.

HEADLINE: "In 2025, Trade Deficit in Goods Reached Record High"
Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services. The trade deficit in goods was the highest on record.

KEY POINTS:
For the full year, the U.S. ran a $901.5 billion trade deficit, down slightly from 2024 but only by 0.2%, or $2.1 billion.

The report follows a year in which President Donald Trump implemented a series of aggressive tariffs aimed at leveling the global playing field.

U.S. trade deficit totaled $901 billion in 2025, barely budging despite Trump's tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged.

www.cnbc.com

The U.S. trade deficit swelled in December, closing out a year in which the imbalance was essentially unchanged despite efforts by the Trump administration to close the wide gap.

Closing out a tumultuous year in the global marketplace, the goods and services shortfall in December totaled $70.3 billion, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. That marked an increase of $17.3 billion from November and was well above the Dow Jones consensus estimate of $55.5 billion.

For the full year, the U.S. ran a $901.5 billion deficit, down slightly from 2024 but only by 0.2%, or $2.1 billion. The total was also a bit less than the record $923.7 billion shortfall in 2022.


The Con-by-Don Continues:

First off, your unverified, “,,, because I say so” whining is forgettable. Your references to 2024 and 2025 are laughable as most of us are living in 2926. You didn’t notice that?

 

[Hollie]

Wow! "Trade deficit, down slightly from 2024 but only by 0.2%, or $2.1 billion."

Meanwhile we American citizens paid for his tariff nonsense.

https://fox2now.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-tariffs-paid-by-midsized-us-firms-tripled-last-year-new-analysis-from-jpmorganchase-institute-shows/

EVEN THE AI BOTS are laughing at you:
AI Overview

Based on reports cited by FOX 5 Atlanta, FOX 8 News, and other outlets, studies indicate that nearly all costs from recent U.S. tariffs (approximately 90-96%) are borne by American consumers and businesses rather than foreign companies. These tariffs, treated as taxes on goods, are paid by importers and passed down, raising prices on products.

Key findings from these reports include:

Cost Burden: Research from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates American importers and consumers are paying for nearly the entire cost of the tariffs, not foreign exporters.

Price Increases: Tariffs, which surged to over

billion in August 2025 according to Fox News, resulted in higher prices for U.S. businesses and consumers.

Economic Impact: The tariffs have contributed to inflation and increased costs for midsized U.S. firms, as reported by FOX 2, FOX 56 News, and Fox News.

Political Context: The data challenges the assertion that other countries are paying for the tariffs, with Fox News noting that these policies have faced scrutiny over their impact on inflation

Lots of cutting and pasting from AI bots. Thinking humans laugh at you.

The con by leftist whiners continues.

 

[Dante]

First off, your unverified, “,,, because I say so” whining is forgettable. Your references to 2024 and 2025 are laughable as most of us are living in 2926. You didn’t notice that?

 

[Dante]

Lots of cutting and pasting from AI bots. Thinking humans laugh at you.

The con by leftist whiners continues.

CAN'T ARGUE A SINGLE POINT?

 

[Dante]

First off, your unverified, “,,, because I say so” whining is forgettable. Your references to 2024 and 2025 are laughable as most of us are living in 2926. You didn’t notice that?

"unverified, ' because I say so???"

News reports?

 

[Hollie]

"unverified, ' because I say so???"

News reports?

Your best support of your baseless babbling is an off topic YouTube video.

Super.

 

[Conservative from Georgia]

This is embarrassing for the left. All their hopes for the end of the US and for doom and gloom aimed at Americans are floundering.

How sad that the left will have to deal with successes for the US.

Trump Effect: Trade Deficit Narrows as Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Commerce

The three-month average goods deficit fell to $80.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down 27 percent from $109.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. The combined goods and services deficit dropped even more sharply, falling nearly 40 percent to $50.7 billion from $83.6 billion in the fourth...

www.breitbart.com

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in the fourth quarter, suggesting that President Trump’s tariffs may be rebalancing trade by opening foreign markets to U.S. exports and reducing dependence on imports.

The three-month average goods deficit fell to $80.5 billion in the fourth quarter, down 27 percent from $109.6 billion in the same period a year earlier. The combined goods and services deficit dropped even more sharply, falling nearly 40 percent to $50.7 billion from $83.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024.

For all of 2025, the goods deficit actually increased.

 

[Hollie]

For all of 2025, the goods deficit actually increased.
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You somehow missed it.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/01/08/us-trade-deficit-shrank-to-smallest-since-2009-in-october/