Posts Share on Facebook The claims stated that President Donald Trump was approved by automotive executive Lee Iacocca.

Verdict: False

Trump praised an unknown colleague in Iacocca for highlighting his tariffs at a recent White House event. He did not argue that Iaccca supported his tariffs.

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China has announced tariffs above 34% in response to Trump’s recent tariff plans. New York Times. Additionally, the outlet reports that China’s Ministry of Commerce has named 11 American companies “unreliable entities” and thus hinders business with China.

A Facebook post claims Trump said Iacocca approved his tariff plan. “Breaking: Trump says Lee Iacocca has approved his tariff plan. Lee Iacocca passed away in 2019,” reads a post that does not provide sources to support that claim.

The claim is false. At a recent White House event highlighting his tariffs, Trump said he would see an individual who worked with Iacocca on television. Clips from C-Span show.

“Today, I saw a gentleman on TV today. He used to work with Lee Iacocca, a very respected car man. He tries to get as many negative people as possible because they ask people, but they can’t find too many. Standing?” he said “I can’t believe it.” Someone finally says he’s an older guy, a real professional and a real top guy in Lee Iacocca,” Trump said. Trump never claimed that Iacocca was in support of his tariffs.

Similarly, the claims are not referenced in Trump’s Personal or Government X Accounthis True Social Accountsor his verification Social media account. Also, check the facts found There are no reliable news reports To support claims. In fact, the opposite is true. April 3rd, Lead Story He exposes the claim by quoting the same statement that Trump delivered about his unknown colleague of Iacocca. (Related: Viral X Images Does Not Show Real Truth Social Posts About “End Tariffs” from Trump)

Iacocca, who led both Ford and Chrysler, passed away in 2019 at the age of 94. New York Times.