Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Colbert Slams Trump's Tariffs, Warns of Economic Impact
Stephen Colbert made fun of Donald Trump's new tariffs on his show.
These tariffs make things more expensive for Americans, like bandages and meat, especially those from India, Switzerland and Brazil.
The show host pointed out that this is similar to the Great Depression.
Even big companies like Apple are feeling the impact, with their CEO trying to work with Trump to avoid these taxes.
Stephen Colbert satirized Donald Trump's tariffs, particularly on India.
India faces a 50% tariff due to its trade with Russia, impacting American consumers.
Tariffs are also imposed on Brazil (meat) and Switzerland (luxury goods).
Colbert noted the tariffs represent the highest import taxes since the Great Depression.
Apple's CEO met with Trump to discuss US investments, but faces workforce limitations.
- Who
- Stephen Colbert and Donald Trump.
- What
- Stephen Colbert commented on Trump's tariffs on India, Brazil and Switzerland.
- When
- Recently, on The Late Show.
- Where
- The Late Show Starring Stephen Colbert.
- Why
- To provide political commentary and humor.
- Show
- The Late Show Starring Stephen Colbert
- Topic
- Trump's Tariffs
- Countries Impacted
- India, Brazil, Switzerland
- India Tariff
- 50%
- Goods Affected
- Medical supplies, luxury goods, meat
- Mentioned Figures
- Donald Trump, Tim Cook
Sources
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