Trump Effect! US is First Country in World History to Increase GDP more than $1 Trillion in a Year

The US GDP is $19T
The EU GDP is $17T
China's GDP is $12T
GDP (current US$) | Data

The US spends 3.6% of its GDP on defense, while the other NATO members spend about 1.5%, so Trump is correct in demanding that the other NATO members spend more on defense
Defense Expenditures Of NATO Members Visualized [Infographic]

As far as the OP, with the Budget Deficit at about $900b a year, I'm not bragging about the $trillion GDP increase. Its past time to start addressing the $22T Debt.
 
Well, I guess that looks better than pointing out that 2.2% figure.

Oh, and Federal Spending Hits Highest Level Since Bank Bailout and Obama Stimulus

That's the "projection" for next year.....has nothing to do with the current one, which was % 3.0
And lets hold off on projections, although a 2.2% would still be better than most years of Obama, they tend to be notoriously wrong.
Economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, leaving GDP short of Trump's goal
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The shut down hurt, as was forecast it would do. First quarter will probably show it as well. Second quarter will be a better indicator of what is happening.
Well, I guess that looks better than pointing out that 2.2% figure.

Oh, and Federal Spending Hits Highest Level Since Bank Bailout and Obama Stimulus

That's the "projection" for next year.....has nothing to do with the current one, which was % 3.0
And lets hold off on projections, although a 2.2% would still be better than most years of Obama, they tend to be notoriously wrong.
Economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, leaving GDP short of Trump's goal
.
 
Well, I guess that looks better than pointing out that 2.2% figure.

Oh, and Federal Spending Hits Highest Level Since Bank Bailout and Obama Stimulus

That's the "projection" for next year.....has nothing to do with the current one, which was % 3.0
And lets hold off on projections, although a 2.2% would still be better than most years of Obama, they tend to be notoriously wrong.
Economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, leaving GDP short of Trump's goal
.
Donald Trump Says U.S. Never Hit 3% GDP Growth Under Obama — But It's Misleading

While its possible for President Trump to reach a 3% annual growth rate for 2017, most forecasters see GDP growth remaining modest over the next three years. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect GDP growth the hit 2.1% this year, 2.3% in 2018, and 2.1% in 2019.

Projections are just pulled out of their asses, it's why I laugh when they use these, especially the 10 and 20 year projections on budget items.....it's a joke.....it assumes we live in a vaccum and nothing changes.

As for 3%, it was that way I guess unless they revise Q4 down to 1.8%, which I think is unlikely
 
Well, I guess that looks better than pointing out that 2.2% figure.

Oh, and Federal Spending Hits Highest Level Since Bank Bailout and Obama Stimulus

That's the "projection" for next year.....has nothing to do with the current one, which was % 3.0
And lets hold off on projections, although a 2.2% would still be better than most years of Obama, they tend to be notoriously wrong.
Economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, leaving GDP short of Trump's goal
.
Donald Trump Says U.S. Never Hit 3% GDP Growth Under Obama — But It's Misleading

While its possible for President Trump to reach a 3% annual growth rate for 2017, most forecasters see GDP growth remaining modest over the next three years. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect GDP growth the hit 2.1% this year, 2.3% in 2018, and 2.1% in 2019.

Projections are just pulled out of their asses, it's why I laugh when they use these, especially the 10 and 20 year projections on budget items.....it's a joke.....it assumes we live in a vaccum and nothing changes.

As for 3%, it was that way I guess unless they revise Q4 down to 1.8%, which I think is unlikely

The annual GDP growth is already out, and it was less than 3%.

Gross Domestic Product, Fourth Quarter and Annual 2018 (Initial Estimate) | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

"Real GDP increased 2.9 percent in 2018...."
 
Its past time to start addressing the $22T Debt.

1. Prohibit automatic COLAs in any year the budget is not balanced.

2. Grow the economy to shrink the percentage of debt.
Number 1 is so important.......Stop mandating increases in spending.

The real solution to the Debt is cut spending, which the coxuckers never do, and/or raise taxes to cover the spending:

Cut Spending: [CUT $625b]
1. Cut defense to 2017 levels $600b until the Debt is reduced, saving $150b
2. Cut foreign aid $55b (until Debt is paid we can't borrow to give money away)
3. Cut Welfare $200b & Medicaid $200 (about half)
4. Cut education $20b (state responsibility)


US Government Defense Spending History with Charts - a www.usgovernmentspending.com briefing
Current US Defense Spending
Year Military Veterans Foreign Aid Total Defense
2017 $598.70 billion $178.00 billion $46.30 billion $823.00 billion Say $600b + veterans & no foreign aid
2018 $631.20 billion $180.40 billion $49.00 billion $860.50 billion
2019 $684.60 billion $202.10 billion $54.30 billion $941.00 billion
2020 $737.90 billion $219.20 billion $53.10 billion $1.00 trillion

Raise Taxes: [Raise $900b new revenue]
To cover the $900b budget deficit the following taxes need to be raised:
1. The top tax rate raised about 7% above 2016 levels +$400b
2. Implement a new 3% Fed sales tax +$400b
3. Implement a new transaction tax on all stocks & bonds
Impose a Tax on Financial Transactions | Congressional Budget Office +$100b
4. Implement a new remittances tax/fee on all money sent out of the US
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/05/tax_remittances_can_build_the_wall.html 2% of $140b is +$3b a year

If the above recommendations are implemented the $22T Debt would be reduced by about $600b a year. Which would reduce the "interest payment on the Debt", then after 10-years new infrastructure would be affordable.
 
Its past time to start addressing the $22T Debt.

1. Prohibit automatic COLAs in any year the budget is not balanced.

2. Grow the economy to shrink the percentage of debt.
Number 1 is so important.......Stop mandating increases in spending.

The real solution to the Debt is cut spending, which the coxuckers never do, and/or raise taxes to cover the spending:

Cut Spending: [CUT $625b]
1. Cut defense to 2017 levels $600b until the Debt is reduced, saving $150b
2. Cut foreign aid $55b (until Debt is paid we can't borrow to give money away)
3. Cut Welfare $200b & Medicaid $200 (about half)
4. Cut education $20b (state responsibility)


US Government Defense Spending History with Charts - a www.usgovernmentspending.com briefing
Current US Defense Spending
Year Military Veterans Foreign Aid Total Defense
2017 $598.70 billion $178.00 billion $46.30 billion $823.00 billion Say $600b + veterans & no foreign aid
2018 $631.20 billion $180.40 billion $49.00 billion $860.50 billion
2019 $684.60 billion $202.10 billion $54.30 billion $941.00 billion
2020 $737.90 billion $219.20 billion $53.10 billion $1.00 trillion

Raise Taxes: [Raise $900b new revenue]
To cover the $900b budget deficit the following taxes need to be raised:
1. The top tax rate raised about 7% above 2016 levels +$400b
2. Implement a new 3% Fed sales tax +$400b
3. Implement a new transaction tax on all stocks & bonds
Impose a Tax on Financial Transactions | Congressional Budget Office +$100b
4. Implement a new remittances tax/fee on all money sent out of the US
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/05/tax_remittances_can_build_the_wall.html 2% of $140b is +$3b a year

If the above recommendations are implemented the $22T Debt would be reduced by about $600b a year. Which would reduce the "interest payment on the Debt", then after 10-years new infrastructure would be affordable.
I'm not for raising taxes, been done......have to cut spending

Stop baseline budgeting and start over every quarter/year......and actually reduce the spending from one year to the next....but in order to balance the budget we would need to cut entitlements......
 
Its past time to start addressing the $22T Debt.

1. Prohibit automatic COLAs in any year the budget is not balanced.

2. Grow the economy to shrink the percentage of debt.
Number 1 is so important.......Stop mandating increases in spending.

The real solution to the Debt is cut spending, which the coxuckers never do, and/or raise taxes to cover the spending:

Cut Spending: [CUT $625b]
1. Cut defense to 2017 levels $600b until the Debt is reduced, saving $150b
2. Cut foreign aid $55b (until Debt is paid we can't borrow to give money away)
3. Cut Welfare $200b & Medicaid $200 (about half)
4. Cut education $20b (state responsibility)


US Government Defense Spending History with Charts - a www.usgovernmentspending.com briefing
Current US Defense Spending
Year Military Veterans Foreign Aid Total Defense
2017 $598.70 billion $178.00 billion $46.30 billion $823.00 billion Say $600b + veterans & no foreign aid
2018 $631.20 billion $180.40 billion $49.00 billion $860.50 billion
2019 $684.60 billion $202.10 billion $54.30 billion $941.00 billion
2020 $737.90 billion $219.20 billion $53.10 billion $1.00 trillion

Raise Taxes: [Raise $900b new revenue]
To cover the $900b budget deficit the following taxes need to be raised:
1. The top tax rate raised about 7% above 2016 levels +$400b
2. Implement a new 3% Fed sales tax +$400b
3. Implement a new transaction tax on all stocks & bonds
Impose a Tax on Financial Transactions | Congressional Budget Office +$100b
4. Implement a new remittances tax/fee on all money sent out of the US
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/05/tax_remittances_can_build_the_wall.html 2% of $140b is +$3b a year

If the above recommendations are implemented the $22T Debt would be reduced by about $600b a year. Which would reduce the "interest payment on the Debt", then after 10-years new infrastructure would be affordable.
I'm not for raising taxes, been done......have to cut spending

Stop baseline budgeting and start over every quarter/year......and actually reduce the spending from one year to the next....but in order to balance the budget we would need to cut entitlements......
Trump said no cutting soc sec and medicare benefits and defense spending must rise. And growth IS SLOWING despite the OP misusing statistics.
 

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