President Donald Trump ‘s White House touts $9.6 trillion in U.S. and foreign investments on its website, hailing the figure as proof of “The Trump Effect.”

But the figure, compiled of tr a de commitments from foreign countries and U.S. companies, remains far below the total claimed by Trump himself, who has said the United States surpassed $17 trillion in investments, and set expectations that the country will reach $21 trillion in one year.

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