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Trade

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Verdict mix: 1 True · 1 Mostly True · 2 False

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Trade

US and Chinese officials are considering lowering tariffs on noncritical items.

True

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States and China are considering lowering tariffs on noncritical items ahead of the summit between Trump and Xi.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 27, 2026

Trade

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she is on the side of Canada regarding trade and tariffs

False

Governor Kathy Hochul did not announce she is on the side of Canada regarding trade and tariffs; rather, Donald Trump attributed that position to her after she opposed his trade war to protect New Yorkers.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 13, 2026

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The exchange rate imbalance between the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar has persisted for years

Mostly True

Historical exchange-rate data confirm the Canadian dollar has been weaker than the U.S. dollar for most of the past 15 years, supporting Trump's claim of a long-standing imbalance.The Baseline automated desk · Sep 6, 2026

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“Foreign countries pay the tariffs, not Americans.”

False

Tariffs are paid at the border by U.S. importers, and studies of the 2025 tariffs find American firms and consumers bear roughly 90–95% of the cost. No mechanism sends the bill to foreign governments.NY Fed / CBO · Jul 1, 2026