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Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump's Tariffs: Economic Chaos Ahead

4/12/2025

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Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump's soaring tariffs on Chinese imports, skyrocketing from 20% to a staggering 145%. He painted a vivid picture of the chaos surrounding Trump's announcements, cautioning about dire economic fallout—rising inflation and the risk of losing affordable goods. Experts warn these tariffs could slash US economic growth by 1.1% by 2025.

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Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump's soaring tariffs on Chinese imports, skyrocketing from 20% to a staggering 145%. He painted a vivid picture of the chaos surrounding Trump's announcements, cautioning about dire economic fallout—rising inflation and the risk of losing affordable goods. Experts warn these tariffs could slash US economic growth by 1.1% by 2025.