Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer drew criticism for his response to President Trump's threatened trade war with Mexico and Canada, focusing on the potential impact on everyday items like beer and avocados.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer faced criticism for his public response to President Donald Trump 's threat of a potential trade war with Mexico and Canada . Just before Trump negotiated separate weekslong pauses on major tariffs set to take effect, Schumer attempted to highlight the potential negative effects on everyday Americans ahead of the Super Bowl. \Holding up a tall can of Corona Extra, Schumer stated, 'It’s going to affect beer, OK. Most of it, Corona here, comes from Mexico .
' He continued, 'It’s going to affect your guac – because what is guacamole made of? Avocados. If you have pizza, it's going to affect the cost of cheese.' Schumer, a Democrat representing New York, added that tariffs would mean 'higher prices for New Yorkers' and that 'everything you were promised during the election is out the window if these tariffs go through.'\Left-leaning comedian Jon Stewart, on his 'Daily Show,' criticized both Trump's initial orders regarding federal email pronouns and Schumer's response to the trade war. 'Your response to the trade war is to f---ing tell us guacamole is made of avocados?' Stewart quipped, adding that Democrats need to stop 'trotting Schumer out every time Trump traverses into the unreal – He’s not good at this.' Critics, including conservative pundit Matt Walsh, pointed out that Schumer's claim that 'most beer' comes from Mexico is inaccurate. Walsh argued that 'Corona is one of the few exceptions, and it tastes like dishwater. All the good beer is brewed right here in America,' emphasizing that Schumer's state is home to hundreds of breweries and the northeast region boasts top brands like Yuengling, Samuel Adams, Tröegs, Natty Boh, and Straub. Other critics highlighted domestic production of avocados, challenging Schumer's assertion that these products could not be produced without Mexico.\White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Schumer's comments demonstrate Democrats' disconnect from Americans, noting that while 'Schumer is whining about the cost of a pint of beer, President Trump is talking about saving American lives' from fentanyl. The U.S. produced nearly 80% of its beer consumed in 2023, according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association, with about 20% imported, chiefly from Mexico, Germany, Holland, Canada, Ireland, and Japan. While Mexico remains the largest supplier of avocados to the U.S., domestic production has historically contributed to a larger proportion of consumption.
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