Terms of Trade

Truth Versus Spin in Trump’s Trade Deal Celebrations

Trump delivering his State of the Union address in 2019.

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President Donald Trump heads to Capitol Hill tonight to deliver his annual State of the Union address. And, yes, trade is likely to feature in his speech. So here are six things — some might call them trade truths — to keep in mind: