Thu Apr 10 07:20:00 UTC 2025: **Late Night Hosts Mock Trump’s Tariff U-Turn**
NEW YORK — Late-night comedians reacted with a mixture of disbelief and mockery to President Trump’s sudden reversal on new global tariffs. Just hours after implementing the tariffs, Trump announced a 90-day pause for some countries, prompting a wave of jokes from late-night hosts.
Jimmy Fallon quipped that Trump essentially “saved the economy from himself,” adding, “You’re welcome.” Other hosts echoed this sentiment, with Stephen Colbert sarcastically thanking Trump for preventing himself from causing further economic damage. Desi Lydic compared the situation to “The Art of the Deal,” creating a crisis then partially resolving it, while Taylor Tomlinson likened it to releasing someone from a self-made trap.
Jimmy Kimmel used a more dramatic analogy, comparing the situation to handing one’s retirement savings to a dog and sending it to a casino. Seth Meyers questioned the President’s trade policy expertise, suggesting it was based on random decisions. Lydic again chimed in, suggesting Trump “got too scared to finish” a game of economic chicken.
Fallon further joked about Trump’s stated reason for the pause – that people were getting “yippy” and “queasy” – even attempting a joke about the names of Snow White’s seven dwarfs. Lydic added her own relatable take on the situation, joking about her own “yippy” feelings when her retirement plan feels precarious. Fallon also compared the three-month grace period to the plot of the reality show “90 Day Fiancé,” highlighting the precariousness of the US’s international economic relationships. The widespread comedic reaction underscores the significant impact of the President’s abrupt policy shift and the uncertainty it created.
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