Jimmy Kimmel reveals Trump’s ‘dumb’ tariffs plan could hit MAGA fans where it hurts
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jimmy Kimmel has detailed a potential flaw in Donald Trump’s plan to impose hefty tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, and an additional levy on Chinese goods and services. But the Jimmel Kimmel Live host noted a possible problem with Trump’s “terrible idea”: that some of the president-elect’s very own merchandise was made in the countries in question. open image in gallery Jimmy Kimmel joked that Trump followers should buy their MAGA merchandise ‘immediately’ to avoid extra costs trickling down from tariffs While Trump’s red “Make America Great Again” caps are labeled as “made in America” on his online store, the origins of many other products are unclear. “The American company that imports their goods pays the tariff, which they of course pass down to us.” open image in gallery Trump, pictured speaking at a meeting of the House GOP conference earlier this month, has announced tariffs on China, Mexica and Canada Now, the Millennial breakfast of choice could be subject to price increases, he said.