Why does Trump say that a trade “deficit” is the same as a loss, and that a tariff (a tax on Americans) are paid by foreign countries?
Because he is an idiot.
He thinks a “deficit” means we send money to other countries for nothing. He thinks “tariffs” are a tax on the target country when they’re actually a tax paid by Americans. Why? Because he’s an idiot. presswatchers.org/2026/09/dona...
— Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News (@froomkin.bsky.social) September 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM
[image or embed]