Fact-check · Sep 2, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We lost anywhere from 60 to $100,000,000,000 with Canada. We traditionally lose that for for the last fifteen years.”
MISLEADING
What the record shows
US goods trade deficit with Canada: 2014-2020 averaged $26.5B; 2021-2024 averaged $76B. Full 15-year average ~$45B. Only 2021-2024 approached the $60-100B range.
Sources
From: President Trump Meets with U.S. Travel Executives
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