Late Night Takes Shots at Trump's Liquor Tariff Threat
Briefly

In the world of late-night comedy, hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert commented on President Trump's recent threats to impose a 200 percent tariff on imports of wine, champagne, and spirits from Europe. Kimmel humorously noted that this could drive Americans to drink more, while Fallon and Colbert added their comedic takes on the potential fallout of such tariffs, expressing concerns about cultural preferences and implications for American consumers. The comedic banter highlighted the absurdity and potential consequences of international trade policies.
Jimmy Kimmel pointed to the irony of Trump making it very expensive to get drunk, suggesting, "He's the reason we need to get drunk!" As Americans react to tariffs.
Stephen Colbert jests about the absurdity of Trump’s tariffs by stating, "Nobody wants to attend a Mike's Hard Lemonade and cheese party," reflecting on the cultural implications.
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