Trump Posts Graphic Listing Eight Alleged Non-Tariff Trade Tricks by Foreign Countries
Trump shares an infographic titled “Non-Tariff Cheating” that claims foreign nations use currency moves, re-labeling and subsidies to dodge U.S. trade rules, naming China and Vietnam.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump posted an infographic on Truth Social that lists what it calls eight Hidden Tricks Foreign Countries use to bypass U.S. trade rules, singling out China and Vietnam.
The graphic, titled “Non-Tariff Cheating,” frames currency moves, product re-labeling and government subsidies as ways foreign producers dodge tariffs. It presents each item as a numbered claim rather than an independently verified finding. Trump did not cite data or attribute the figures to any agency in the post.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “NON-TARIFF CHEATING 8 Hidden Tricks by Foreign Countries They cheapen their money. MADE IN China MADE IN Vietnam New sticker to dodge tax. COSTS TO MAKE NOT ALLOWED MUST PASS THIS ODD TEST CUSTOMS CLOSED Sell below cost. Their government pays the factory. They ban out food. Weird test to keep us out. They copy our stuff. Cash back on exports. CASH TAX BACK” on September 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 17th message released today, and the last post was 1 minute ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 75 of his 622 posts over the last 30 days classified as Foreign Policy posts.
The infographic uses a vertical list layout, pairing each numbered item with a cartoon-style illustration and a short caption. Item one, “They cheapen their money,” shows a gold dollar coin, a downward arrow and price tags. Item two, “New sticker to dodge tax,” depicts two hands swapping box labels reading “MADE IN China” and “MADE IN Vietnam,” with a cargo ship beside them.
A graphic posted by President Donald J. Trump illustrating alleged non-tariff trade tricks is displayed on Truth Social at WASHINGTON D.C.
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The remaining captions extend the same theme in simplified language. Item three, “Sell below cost,” pairs a shelf tag reading “COSTS $10 TO MAKE” with a closed storefront. Item four, “Their government pays the factory,” shows a money bag, flying cash and a factory. Item five, “They ban out food,” shows crops behind a fence marked “NOT ALLOWED IN.” Item six, “Weird test to keep us out,” shows a bowling ball and a car under a sign reading “MUST PASS THIS ODD TEST.”
The final two items address intellectual property and export policy. Item seven, “They copy our stuff,” shows a masked figure tracing a sneaker design. Item eight, “Cash back on exports,” shows a building labeled “CUSTOMS” with boxes marked “TAX” and “CASH BACK.” The graphic carries no visible source, author, publisher or date, and shows no identifiable real people.
The post reflects Trump’s framing rather than a neutral description of trade rules. The captions characterize currency valuation, transshipment, dumping, subsidies, import restrictions, technical standards and export rebates as “cheating” and “tricks.” Trump attached no external documents or agency findings to the post to support the individual claims.
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