Donald Trump - Donald Trump says goods trade deficit was almost $800 billion in 2015

The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Donald Trump says goods trade deficit was almost $800 billion in 2015 Yanking back international trade is a cornerstone of Donald Trump's bid for the presidency. He believes other countries benefit from our trade practices, while the United States suffers. The trade deficit is how much more goods and services the United States imports than it exports, Trump says it's too high. "Our trade deficit in goods reached nearly — think of this, think of this — our trade deficit is $800 billion last year alone," Trump said in July 21 remarks at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. "We're gonna fix that." Trump's phrasing is a little off, but he's got ... >> More

Origin: Politifact.com: Statements from Donald Trump