Just a day after Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada would devastate American consumers, both nations have agreed to concessions, leaving critics of the tariffs looking increasingly out of touch.
Schumer’s Super Bowl Scare
Schumer held a press conference in his Manhattan office, claiming that Trump’s tariffs would drive up the cost of Super Bowl party staples like beer, avocados, and limes. “It’s going to affect beer, OK? Most of it—Corona here—comes from Mexico,” Schumer said. “It’s going to affect your guac, because what is guacamole made of? Avocados. Both from Mexico.”
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Schumer also cited a study from the nonpartisan Budget Lab at Yale University, which estimated that the tariffs could cost the average American household up to $1,200 annually. “We’re now in a trade war with Mexico and Canada,” Schumer declared. “For the American people, it will now be a war between prices and their paychecks.”
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand echoed Schumer’s concerns, calling the situation a “hot mess” and warning that the price of guacamole would rise due to the tariffs.
“When you are having your Super Bowl celebration, your guacamole’s going up—I’ll promise you that,” Gillibrand said. “Because those avocados get grown all over the place, including Mexico.”
President Trump imposed the tariffs over the weekend, citing illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling as reasons for the economic emergency.
The tariffs included a 10% duty on all imports from China and a 25% duty on imports from Mexico and Canada.
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While critics warned of retaliatory measures and economic pain for American consumers, Trump remained steadfast, stating on social media that Americans might feel “some pain” but that “it will all be worth the price that must be paid.”
However, within days of the tariffs being announced, both Mexico and Canada caved to U.S. demands, agreeing to concessions that address key American concerns.
Trump paused planned tariffs on Mexican goods for one month, following an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to increase border security efforts.
The announcement was made via Sheinbaum’s social media account on X, confirming that Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border and intensify cooperation with U.S. security officials. The Trump administration had initially threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican goods as part of a trade crackdown aimed at forcing Mexico to take stronger action against illegal migration and drug trafficking.
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Trump also has agreed to pause planned tariffs on Canadian imports for 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday.
“I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting the border,” said Trudeau.
“In addition, Canada is making new commitments to appoint a Fentanyl Czar; we will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the border, and launch a Canada- U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl, and money laundering. I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl and we will be backing it with $200 million. Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together, “Trudeau said.
“This isn’t a trade war with Canada, Mexico, or China,” a senior administration official stated. “This is about fentanyl. We’ve had a mass invasion of our country, and we’ve been taking mass casualties. We lose almost 300 people a day to overdose deaths in this country. That’s a tragedy. President Trump wants it to end.”
The swift and temporary resolution of the tariff dispute has left Democrats like Schumer and Gillibrand looking out of touch. Their dire predictions of skyrocketing prices and economic hardship for American families now appear exaggerated, if not entirely unfounded.
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Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, who also criticized the tariffs, expressed concern about the impact on her state’s trade relationship with Canada. “We’re deeply concerned about this,” Hochul said during an appearance on MSNBC. “They’ve been partners of ours since the beginning of our country.”
Hochul warned that anything harming New York’s economy would have a “ripple effect” across the nation, given the state’s significant economic influence. However, with Mexico and Canada now cooperating with U.S. demands, those concerns seem premature.
A Win for Trump’s America-First Agenda
The resolution of the tariff dispute is being hailed as a victory for President Trump’s America-first agenda. By leveraging tariffs as a negotiating tool, Trump successfully pressured Mexico and Canada to address critical issues like border security and fair trade practices.
As the dust settles on the tariff dispute, Democrats are left to reassess their strategy. While their warnings of economic doom may have garnered headlines, the swift resolution of the issue has underscored the effectiveness of Trump’s approach.
For now, American consumers can enjoy their guacamole and beer without fear of skyrocketing prices—and President Trump can add another win to his record of putting America first.
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