Fact focus: Trump says tariffs have brought more U.S. auto factories, but his numbers are off
President Donald Trump has claimed that tariffs have led to increased vehicle manufacturing plants across the United States. However, fact-checkers have found that his numbers on this claim are inaccurate. Trump made these statements while campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections, promoting his economic agenda.
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have brought more US auto factories. His numbers are off.
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