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Why Can't I Hold All These Limes in politics
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The X post says the U.S. trade deficit “plummeted 16%” in one month, implying a broad and lasting economic improvement due to policy.
While the 16% figure is correct according to official data, the interpretation is misleading for three reasons:

Fact: The U.S. goods and services trade deficit shrank from $71.7 billion in May to $60.2 billion in June 2025, a 16% decrease.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Why it’s misleading: The change wasn’t due to a sudden export boom or permanent policy win. Economists note it mainly came from a sharp drop in imports after a surge in May, when companies rushed to bring in goods before new tariffs took effect.
Source: Reuters

Imports Fell Faster Than Exports
Fact: In June 2025, U.S. exports fell by 0.5% ($325.4B → $323.7B), while imports fell by 3.7% ($397.1B → $383.9B). The smaller gap came from buying less abroad, not selling more overseas.
Source: BEA

Why it matters: A “plummet” in the trade deficit sounds good, but in this case it means U.S. businesses and consumers reduced spending on foreign goods—often a sign of weaker demand, not necessarily economic strength.

Historical Perspective Shows This Is Not Unusual
Fact: The U.S. trade deficit has had similar or larger month-to-month swings before, without signaling a sustained trend.
For example, in April 2020 (COVID lockdown period) the deficit dropped 19%, but it rebounded within months.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau historical trade data

Why it matters: Using a single month’s data point to claim a major policy victory is cherry-picking—especially when trade numbers are volatile and driven by global supply chain timing.

it's a misleading but actual number. you're being lied to
Why Can't I Hold All These Limes in politics
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OH BOY! says fox news!
Why Can't I Hold All These Limes in politics
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well thanks, a fellow liberal!
We still hate Nazis in fun
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but most of the actual nazi soldiers were taught by their fathers the ideals of the nazi party and were loyal to it. most of them also hated jews.
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