Trump's Tariff Pause: A Rollercoaster Announcement

In a wild turn of events, late-night hosts took jabs at Donald Trump after he surprisingly announced a 90-day pause on his controversial tariffs. This decision came on a day when global markets had taken a nosedive, leaving many relieved but puzzled.

Kimmel's Hilarious Take: 'A Gamble with Our Savings'

Jimmy Kimmel kicked off his show reflecting on what he called 'day 79 of Trump-o-mania.' He likened Trump's unpredictability to letting a dog manage your finances, saying, "If the dealer has 16, stay, OK?" Kimmel made light of the announcement, proclaiming the tariff pause at just the right time, teasing, "Perfect timing around the Fourth of July to blow things up again."

The Market Reaction: Relief and Irony

Kimmel noted the relief in the financial world following Trump’s announcement, quipping, "The best thing Trump has done for America was undo the incredibly dumb thing he did." He joked that if Trump just quit, maybe he could lead the nation into prosperity. Yet, he pointed out the irony: the president paused tariffs without any trade deals in place, mocking the claims of White House officials about Trump’s 'spine of steel.' "More like a brain of mashed potatoes!" Kimmel laughed.

Seth Meyers Weighs In: Chaos as a Strategy?

Seth Meyers chimed in on the bizarre announcement, emphasizing the back-and-forth nature of Trump's decisions. He highlighted the confusion surrounding the administration's insistence just a day prior that no pause was in the cards. Meyers remarked, "Trump doesn’t have a mindset; he reacts like a Roomba bumping into walls!" He suggested that the chaos unleashed by the tariffs left even Wall Street supporters in a frenzy.

Colbert: Parodying Trump's Negotiation Tactics

Stephen Colbert joined the fray, pointing out the 'mad emperor of global trade' decreeing a pause under the pretense of negotiations. "How ironic that Trump saved us from a previous decision by Trump!" he joked. Colbert further lampooned the administration's shifting narratives, stating, "His policies will never change, especially the one that says his policies always change!"

Trump's ‘BE COOL’ Message: More Chaos Than Calm

In a final jab at Trump’s public assurances of calm, Meyers laughed, "Nobody knows cool better than a 78-year-old golfer!" The segment highlighted how Trump's tariff saga is not just about economics; it's about the hilarious, unpredictable drama that unfolds day-by-day in the world of politics.