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EXPOSED: Wall Street Journal and New York Fed Push FAKE Tariff Numbers to Undermine Trump

Gary FranchiFebruary 18, 2026131 views
EXPOSED: Wall Street Journal and New York Fed Push FAKE Tariff Numbers to Undermine Trump
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The anti-Trump establishment is at it again, this time using bogus economic data to attack President Trump's highly successful tariff policies. The Wall Street Journal editorial board recently declared that "You're Paying 90% of Trump's Tariffs," but a closer look at their source material reveals yet another fake news hit job designed to undermine America First trade policies.

The claim is based on a study from the New York Federal Reserve – the same deep state institution that has consistently opposed Trump's economic nationalism since day one. But according to Breitbart's analysis, the Fed's methodology is fundamentally flawed, raising serious questions about whether this is deliberate deception or just incompetence.

The Numbers Don't Add Up

Here's what the mainstream media won't tell you: Trump's tariffs have been wildly successful at bringing manufacturing jobs back to America and forcing our trade partners to negotiate fairer deals. The proof is in the pudding – we've seen unprecedented economic growth, rising wages for working Americans, and a revitalized manufacturing sector.

But the globalist establishment can't stand seeing America win, so they cook up studies with questionable methodologies to make it seem like tariffs hurt American consumers. It's the same playbook they used during Trump's first term, and patriots saw right through it then too.

"The deep state and their media allies will say anything to protect the failed globalist trade policies that shipped American jobs overseas for decades," one Trump administration official noted.

This latest attack comes as President Trump continues to expand his successful tariff strategy, bringing even more manufacturing back to American soil and creating good-paying jobs for hardworking Americans. The results speak for themselves – unemployment is at historic lows and wages are rising faster than they have in decades.

The real question is: why are supposed "conservative" outlets like the Wall Street Journal parroting Federal Reserve talking points designed to undermine American economic sovereignty? Could it be that their corporate advertisers prefer the old system where China got rich while American workers got screwed?

Patriots know the truth – Trump's tariffs work, the economy is booming, and the establishment will do anything to convince you otherwise. Don't let them fool you with their fuzzy math and fake studies.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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AmericaFirst1776VerifiedFeb 18, 2026
The deep state strikes again! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedFeb 18, 2026
I run a manufacturing company and saw firsthand how Trump's tariffs actually helped level the playing field with China. These so-called 'experts' at the Fed don't understand what it's like on the ground for real American businesses.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
This is exactly what I've been saying! The mainstream media and their establishment cronies will do anything to make Trump look bad, even if it means lying about basic economics.
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TruthSeeker47VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Same playbook they used in 2016-2020. Nothing's changed except now they're more desperate.
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ConservativeEconVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Can someone explain how they're manipulating the tariff calculations? I want to understand the specifics so I can share this with my liberal friends who still trust the WSJ.
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DataAnalyst99VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
They're likely using static models that don't account for supply chain adjustments and domestic production increases that happen over time.