The Trade Deficit Hits a New High – But Why Now? America’s trade deficit soared 24.7% in December to $98.4 billion—the highest since March 2022. Imports surged to an all-time high of $364.9 billion, fueled by businesses front-loading goods ahead of looming tariffs. On the surface, it looks like an ordinary reaction to trade policy uncertainty. But dig deeper, and you’ll find a pattern of economic manipulation designed to weaken the U.S. dollar and push us further into dependency on foreign-made goods. Let’s connect the dots: China, Mexico, and Canada saw increased trade surpluses with the U.S.—the same nations that Trump’s administration is pressuring with tariffs and trade restrictions. Imports of finished metals and high-tech goods skyrocketed—a clear sign that…
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