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Donald Trump: “Our trade deficit with China has plummeted to the lowest level that we've had in 44 years.”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump Participates in a Site Visit, Oct. 1, 2026

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I want to say that thanks to our strong tariff policy this year, American exports have surged to the highest level in history, in the history of our country. Our trade deficit with China has plummeted to the lowest level that we've had in 44 years. And by the way, President Xi, we get along great. He's a great, great gentleman, frankly. You know, he likes China and I like the usa, but other than that, he's a real leader. (20:35–20:41)

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Asserts that the U.S. trade deficit with China is at its lowest in 44 years.

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