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President credits tariffs and trade deals for record investment and jobs, cites $18 trillion figure
President of the United States (speech) · February 25, 2026
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Summary
In remarks on the economy the president attributed market highs and new investment to tariffs and trade leverage, asserting commitments of more than $18 trillion in new investment in 12 months and claiming major declines in inflation and mortgage costs.
The president framed the economy as a central achievement of his administration, saying markets hit record highs and that tariffs and trade negotiations produced large foreign payments and investment commitments. "In 12 months, I secured commitments for more than…
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