“Indonesia has also agreed, for the first time ever, to COMPLETELY OPEN ITS MARKET TO THE USA. Thats BIG!!! Our businesses will make a fortune. Likewise Japan!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post claims that Indonesia has agreed “for the first time ever to COMPLETELY OPEN ITS MARKET TO THE USA” and that Japan has done likewise. The statement is only partially accurate. While the recent Indonesia-U.S. agreement eliminates 99% of tariff barriers for American exports, it does not constitute complete or unconditional market access—Indonesia will still face…
“Remember, Japan is, for the first time ever, OPENING ITS MAKET TO THE USA, even to cars, SUVs, Trucks, -and everything else, even agriculture and RICE, which was always a complete NO, NO. The Open Market Japan may be as big a profit factor as the Tariffs themselves, but was only gotten because of the Tariff Power. They also agreed to buy BILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF MILITARY AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, and give us 90% of 550 BILLION DOLLARS – AND MORE!!! MAGA!!!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post by Donald Trump claims that Japan is, for the first time ever, opening its markets to U.S. products, including cars, trucks, agriculture, and rice—mentioning complete market access and a $550 billion investment with the U.S. purportedly receiving 90% of profits. The claim also states Japan has agreed to purchase billions in U.S. military equipment due…
“Housing in our Country is lagging because Jerome Too Late Powell refuses to lower Interest Rates. Families are being hurt because Interest Rates are too high, and even our Country is having to pay a higher Rate than it should be because of Too Late. Our Rate should be three points lower than they are, saving us $1 Trillion per year (as a Country). This stubborn guy at the Fed just doesnt get it — Never did, and never will. The Board should act, but they dont have the Courage to do so!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post claims that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s refusal to lower interest rates is causing housing market stagnation, harming families, and costing the country $1 trillion annually in excess national debt service. Fact-checking with current Federal Reserve policy statements, housing indicators, and federal budget data shows that high interest rates do contribute to housing affordability challenges…
“I just signed the largest TRADE DEAL in history with Japan. We worked on it long and hard—Its a great deal for everybody…” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump’s July 2025 Truth Social post claims he signed the “largest TRADE DEAL in history” with Japan, promising billions in investments, significant U.S. profit and sweeping economic benefits. A detailed comparison to prior trade agreements, including the EU-Japan Economic Partnership and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, reveals that Trump’s deal is not the largest in history. The investment, profit-sharing,…
“We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made. Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 Billion Dollars into the United States, which will receive 90% of the Profits. This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it. Perhaps most importantly, Japan will open their Country to Trade including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things. Japan will pay Reciprocal Tariffs to the United States of 15%. This is a very exciting time for the United States of America, and especially for the fact that we will continue to always have a great relationship with the Country of Japan. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan, claiming a $550 billion Japanese investment in the U.S., 90% of profits going to the U.S., 15% reciprocal tariffs, and expanded access for U.S. cars and agricultural products in Japan. However, no official agreement text or term sheet accompanied the announcement, with multiple credible outlets noting a lack of details.…