Trump says ending trade deficits could hand the US $1.5 trillion. Sounds huge — but is it actually true? A trade deficit isn't money owed to the government, it's just the gap between what a country buys and sells abroad. In this video, we break down the real math behind the US's $1.59 trillion deficit with 19 trading partners, and why "eliminating" it wouldn't work like a treasury windfall. Simple, no-jargon explainer.
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