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Donald Trump: “Chronic trade deficits are no longer an economic problem—they are a national emergency that threatens our security”

On the recordApril 2, 2025
Chronic trade deficits are no longer an economic problem—they are a national emergency that threatens our security
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump claimed that trade deficits pose a national security threat, justifying his tariff actions.

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