Trade deficit. I have bought food from say, Chilis. They have never bought food from me.
There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine.
The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy
There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine.
The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy
April 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Trade deficit. I have bought food from say, Chilis. They have never bought food from me.
There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine.
The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy
There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine.
The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy
Mike Johnson just said if you are for reducing the deficit, this bill is for you.
The bill adds 3-4 trillion dollars to the deficit.
They just lie.
The bill adds 3-4 trillion dollars to the deficit.
They just lie.
July 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Mike Johnson just said if you are for reducing the deficit, this bill is for you.
The bill adds 3-4 trillion dollars to the deficit.
They just lie.
The bill adds 3-4 trillion dollars to the deficit.
They just lie.
Has anyone pointed out that Trump doesn't seem to know the difference between a trade deficit and a budget deficit
February 3, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Has anyone pointed out that Trump doesn't seem to know the difference between a trade deficit and a budget deficit
REPORTER: Is the president okay with this bill adding to the deficit?
LEAVITT: This bill does not add to the deficit
LEAVITT: This bill does not add to the deficit
May 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
REPORTER: Is the president okay with this bill adding to the deficit?
LEAVITT: This bill does not add to the deficit
LEAVITT: This bill does not add to the deficit
April 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Dog Girl
August 19, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Dog Girl
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A “TRADE DEFICIT”—IT’S JUST CALLED “BUYING THINGS.” YOU DO NOT HAVE A TRADE DEFICIT WITH YOUR DENTIST JUST BECAUSE HE NEVER BUYS ANYTHING FROM YOU.
April 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A “TRADE DEFICIT”—IT’S JUST CALLED “BUYING THINGS.” YOU DO NOT HAVE A TRADE DEFICIT WITH YOUR DENTIST JUST BECAUSE HE NEVER BUYS ANYTHING FROM YOU.
It grows the deficit….
July 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
It grows the deficit….
US BUDGET DEFICIT SOARS
The deficit jumped 19% to $291B in July. This is despite $21B collected from Americans due to higher import taxes, which led to higher costs on goods like furniture, footwear, and auto parts.
The deficit for 2025 is already $1.63 trillion, up 7% from the last year.
The deficit jumped 19% to $291B in July. This is despite $21B collected from Americans due to higher import taxes, which led to higher costs on goods like furniture, footwear, and auto parts.
The deficit for 2025 is already $1.63 trillion, up 7% from the last year.
August 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
US BUDGET DEFICIT SOARS
The deficit jumped 19% to $291B in July. This is despite $21B collected from Americans due to higher import taxes, which led to higher costs on goods like furniture, footwear, and auto parts.
The deficit for 2025 is already $1.63 trillion, up 7% from the last year.
The deficit jumped 19% to $291B in July. This is despite $21B collected from Americans due to higher import taxes, which led to higher costs on goods like furniture, footwear, and auto parts.
The deficit for 2025 is already $1.63 trillion, up 7% from the last year.
“Tariffs were pitched as the fix for America’s trade deficit. Instead…
Last 18 Months: –$1.80 trillion deficit in Goods.
18 Months Prior: –$1.74 trillion deficit in Goods.
The deficit didn’t shrink. It increased 4%.”
- Bilello
Last 18 Months: –$1.80 trillion deficit in Goods.
18 Months Prior: –$1.74 trillion deficit in Goods.
The deficit didn’t shrink. It increased 4%.”
- Bilello
July 29, 2026 at 5:05 PM
“Tariffs were pitched as the fix for America’s trade deficit. Instead…
Last 18 Months: –$1.80 trillion deficit in Goods.
18 Months Prior: –$1.74 trillion deficit in Goods.
The deficit didn’t shrink. It increased 4%.”
- Bilello
Last 18 Months: –$1.80 trillion deficit in Goods.
18 Months Prior: –$1.74 trillion deficit in Goods.
The deficit didn’t shrink. It increased 4%.”
- Bilello
The GOP just collectively voted to add $4 Trillion to the deficit.
July 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The GOP just collectively voted to add $4 Trillion to the deficit.
Q: You don’t regret that people might’ve lost important income to support their lives?
A: No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit.
Q: Ok. Did you reduce the federal deficit?
A: No, we didn’t.
A: No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit.
Q: Ok. Did you reduce the federal deficit?
A: No, we didn’t.
March 17, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Q: You don’t regret that people might’ve lost important income to support their lives?
A: No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit.
Q: Ok. Did you reduce the federal deficit?
A: No, we didn’t.
A: No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit.
Q: Ok. Did you reduce the federal deficit?
A: No, we didn’t.
Mamdani has proposed a balanced budget for next year, holding spending level while closing a $12 billion deficit.
Trump's budget proposal increases the deficit year over year by about $300b, with a massive deficit next year of more than $2 trillion.
Fiscal responsibility? Mamdani > Trump.
Trump's budget proposal increases the deficit year over year by about $300b, with a massive deficit next year of more than $2 trillion.
Fiscal responsibility? Mamdani > Trump.
May 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Mamdani has proposed a balanced budget for next year, holding spending level while closing a $12 billion deficit.
Trump's budget proposal increases the deficit year over year by about $300b, with a massive deficit next year of more than $2 trillion.
Fiscal responsibility? Mamdani > Trump.
Trump's budget proposal increases the deficit year over year by about $300b, with a massive deficit next year of more than $2 trillion.
Fiscal responsibility? Mamdani > Trump.
Zohran says NYC has erased a $12 billion budget deficit in part by taxing the rich
May 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Zohran says NYC has erased a $12 billion budget deficit in part by taxing the rich
BBB both grows the deficit and cuts food for poor kids
Jong-Fast: This would be the largest cut to food assistance in US history—and it will result in hungry kids.
It’s also important to mention that this bill grows the deficit. I don’t know how it manages to do the two things you absolutely don’t want—starve children and grow the deficit—but it does.
It’s also important to mention that this bill grows the deficit. I don’t know how it manages to do the two things you absolutely don’t want—starve children and grow the deficit—but it does.
May 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
BBB both grows the deficit and cuts food for poor kids
people are talking about how trump is stupid for confusing a trade deficit with a budget deficit, but the underlying issue is that everyone who demagogues about The Deficit is stupid
April 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
people are talking about how trump is stupid for confusing a trade deficit with a budget deficit, but the underlying issue is that everyone who demagogues about The Deficit is stupid
The only reason we ever became concerned with a “trade deficit” was in the 80s when Japanese car companies were eating American companies lunch.
That’s it.
It’s not meant to be an economic strategy.
I have a trade deficit with Applebees but we’re fine
That’s it.
It’s not meant to be an economic strategy.
I have a trade deficit with Applebees but we’re fine
April 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The only reason we ever became concerned with a “trade deficit” was in the 80s when Japanese car companies were eating American companies lunch.
That’s it.
It’s not meant to be an economic strategy.
I have a trade deficit with Applebees but we’re fine
That’s it.
It’s not meant to be an economic strategy.
I have a trade deficit with Applebees but we’re fine
“One Big Beautiful Bill”?
Try one big, bold-faced lie.
They swore this mess wouldn’t add to the deficit…but the nonpartisan budget office says otherwise.
$2.4 TRILLION added to the deficit—and for what?
Tax cuts for the rich.
Try one big, bold-faced lie.
They swore this mess wouldn’t add to the deficit…but the nonpartisan budget office says otherwise.
$2.4 TRILLION added to the deficit—and for what?
Tax cuts for the rich.
https://abcnews.link/fpgSJAo
t.co
June 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
“One Big Beautiful Bill”?
Try one big, bold-faced lie.
They swore this mess wouldn’t add to the deficit…but the nonpartisan budget office says otherwise.
$2.4 TRILLION added to the deficit—and for what?
Tax cuts for the rich.
Try one big, bold-faced lie.
They swore this mess wouldn’t add to the deficit…but the nonpartisan budget office says otherwise.
$2.4 TRILLION added to the deficit—and for what?
Tax cuts for the rich.
Correction: Trade deficit soared 94% in November BECAUSE OF tariff efforts.
January 30, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Correction: Trade deficit soared 94% in November BECAUSE OF tariff efforts.
Lawyer: You don't regret that people might have lost income?
Cavanaugh (DOGE): No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit from two trillion dollars to close to zero.
Lawyer: Did you reduce the federal deficit?
Cavanaugh: No, we didn't.
Cavanaugh (DOGE): No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit from two trillion dollars to close to zero.
Lawyer: Did you reduce the federal deficit?
Cavanaugh: No, we didn't.
This is Nathan Cavanaugh, another DOGE staffer explaining how he flagged grants at NEH for "DEI" which would be reviewed for termination. 404 Media has reviewed hours of this footage and we'll have more soon.
Part of a lawsuit by @acls1919.bsky.social, @modernlanguage.bsky.social + @historians.org
Part of a lawsuit by @acls1919.bsky.social, @modernlanguage.bsky.social + @historians.org
March 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Lawyer: You don't regret that people might have lost income?
Cavanaugh (DOGE): No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit from two trillion dollars to close to zero.
Lawyer: Did you reduce the federal deficit?
Cavanaugh: No, we didn't.
Cavanaugh (DOGE): No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit from two trillion dollars to close to zero.
Lawyer: Did you reduce the federal deficit?
Cavanaugh: No, we didn't.
It took Mamdani five months to get rid of the NYC deficit and oversee a Knicks title. 🫡
June 14, 2026 at 3:37 AM
It took Mamdani five months to get rid of the NYC deficit and oversee a Knicks title. 🫡
DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
February 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
BREAKING: In Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's new proposed city budget being released Tuesday, there is no projected deficit through 2030. Given the state of the projected deficit over the past many years, this is quite an achievement.
September 18, 2026 at 9:11 PM
BREAKING: In Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's new proposed city budget being released Tuesday, there is no projected deficit through 2030. Given the state of the projected deficit over the past many years, this is quite an achievement.
Trump on his budget today:
It reduces the deficit!
(It raises the deficit by $3.4T)
No tax on social security!
(That’s not in the bill)
No cuts to Medicaid!
(Largest Medicaid cuts in history).
It reduces the deficit!
(It raises the deficit by $3.4T)
No tax on social security!
(That’s not in the bill)
No cuts to Medicaid!
(Largest Medicaid cuts in history).
June 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Trump on his budget today:
It reduces the deficit!
(It raises the deficit by $3.4T)
No tax on social security!
(That’s not in the bill)
No cuts to Medicaid!
(Largest Medicaid cuts in history).
It reduces the deficit!
(It raises the deficit by $3.4T)
No tax on social security!
(That’s not in the bill)
No cuts to Medicaid!
(Largest Medicaid cuts in history).
the republican two-step:
1. pass huge, regressive tax cut that explodes the deficit
2. start complaining about the deficit the second a democrat takes office, demand spending cuts, get portrayed as Serious Deficit Hawks
1. pass huge, regressive tax cut that explodes the deficit
2. start complaining about the deficit the second a democrat takes office, demand spending cuts, get portrayed as Serious Deficit Hawks
The only reason Republicans have a reputation as "fiscal hawks" is that the press refuses to tell the public basic facts about what they do when they are in office.
June 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
the republican two-step:
1. pass huge, regressive tax cut that explodes the deficit
2. start complaining about the deficit the second a democrat takes office, demand spending cuts, get portrayed as Serious Deficit Hawks
1. pass huge, regressive tax cut that explodes the deficit
2. start complaining about the deficit the second a democrat takes office, demand spending cuts, get portrayed as Serious Deficit Hawks