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Jon Stewart Mocks Trump’s Trade Tariffs and Alliances

2/4/2025

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On "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart unleashed a scathing critique of President Trump's trade tariffs, raising eyebrows about U.S. ties with allies like Canada and Mexico. He humorously likened America to the "Jake Paul of nations," mocking Trump's outlandish threats to reclaim the Panama Canal and Greenland while spotlighting the irony of his previous trade agreements.

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On "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart unleashed a scathing critique of President Trump's trade tariffs, raising eyebrows about U.S. ties with allies like Canada and Mexico. He humorously likened America to the "Jake Paul of nations," mocking Trump's outlandish threats to reclaim the Panama Canal and Greenland while spotlighting the irony of his previous trade agreements.