Summary
Newsweek examined several claims made by President Donald Trump in a "60 Minutes" interview concerning topics such as trade and the economy. Out of eight claims reviewed, two were confirmed as true while six were found to be false. The interview occurred as the U.S. continues to scrutinize President Trump's statements.
Key Facts
- President Trump participated in a "60 Minutes" interview with CBS News.
- Newsweek investigated eight claims from the interview; two were true, and six were false.
- Trump claimed that previous tariffs on China were removed under Joe Biden, but this was found false.
- The Biden administration maintained many tariffs on China and even added new ones.
- Trump correctly stated that U.S. electricity production reached new highs in 2025.
- The U.S. increased electricity output by 2% in early 2025 compared to 2024.
- Trump falsely claimed major chip makers were relocating from Taiwan to the U.S. due to tariffs.
