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Trump Disputes Chinese Official's Comment on U.S. Economic Rise
President Trump posted on Truth Social that a Chinese official's comment did not refer to gains during his administration including record stock markets, military actions in Venezuela and Iran, and strong investment inflows. Trump contrasted the current U.S. position with the nation's status two years earlier. The post expressed hope for stronger U.S.-China relations.
May 14, 5:57 PM·1m read4 sources
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The post listed several developments including record stock markets and 401ks, military victory in Venezuela, the military crushing of Iran, the strongest military on earth, a record $18 trillion invested into the U.S., and the best job market in history.
Trump contrasted the current situation with conditions two years ago when the nation was in decline. The statement described the U.S. as now the hottest nation in the world. It concluded by saying the relationship with China will hopefully be stronger than ever.
The post highlighted record performance in financial markets and retirement accounts alongside what it called the best job market in history. Officials reported a record $18 trillion invested into the U.S. during this period. Military actions cited included victory in Venezuela and the crushing of Iran, contributing to what the statement described as the strongest military on earth.
Trump noted that two years ago the U.S. was a nation in decline. The current assessment presented a reversal, positioning the country as the hottest nation in the world. The remarks came in direct response to a statement by a Chinese official that the post said did not address these gains.
>"PRESIDENT XI WAS NOT REFERRING TO THE INCREDIBLE RISE OF THE US OVER THE 16 MONTHS OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION — RECORD STOCK MARKETS AND 401KS, MILITARY VICTORY IN VENEZUELA, THE MILITARY CRUSHING OF IRAN, STRONGEST MILITARY ON EARTH, RECORD $18 TRILLION INVESTED INTO THE US, AND BEST JOB MARKET IN HISTORY.
No response from Chinese officials was included in available reporting.
