US EditionTrump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less
President Trump claims $17 trillion in foreign investment commitments to boost U.S. economy, though experts say actual new investments are far lower.
- President Donald Trump claims the U.S. has secured $17 trillion in new investments from foreign countries to boost the economy, but this number may be exaggerated according to reports from several sources.
- Only 37% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's handling of the economy, according to a September poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
- Experts, including Adam Posen from the Peterson Institute, believe the actual commitments are significantly lower, likely in the hundreds of billions, not trillions.
- Trump's tariffs are credited by White House officials for encouraging these investments, with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla supporting this view.
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Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less
President Donald Trump claims his policies have generated $17 trillion in new investments, but the real number is likely much less.
Trump’s $17T Investment Claim Sparks Market Debate and Scrutiny
President Trump’s claim of securing $17 trillion in investment commitments has sparked intense scrutiny and debate, with economists and analysts questioning the veracity and feasibility of these figures. The White House’s own website lists total investments at $8.8 trillion, suggesting a significant discrepancy in the president’s claims. Moreover, some of these commitments were made during the… Source
Trump’s Math Problem: $17 Trillion Sounds Great — Until You Do the Math
President Donald Trump’s claim that his administration has secured $17 trillion in new global investment commitments is coming under scrutiny, with economists and even the White House’s own data suggesting the number is inflated and partly recycled from previous pledges.
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