Trevor Noah Jabs at Donald Trump’s Tariffs in Grammys Monologue

Trevor Noah Targets Tariffs

The host of the Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah, addressed the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump during his opening monologue for the musical ceremony.

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The comedian, who has hosted the event for the fifth consecutive year at the Crypto.com Los Angeles Arena, referenced the record nominee Beyoncé and her upcoming tour, “Carder Cowboy,” while commenting on the financial tariffs introduced by the President of the United States on Canadian goods.

“I will say, although it’s Beyoncé, there are tariffs,” he quipped. “We cannot afford a new tour, right? Maple syrup will be $50 (40.62 pounds).”

Immigration Policy Remarks

The new US immigration policy, established during the Trump administration, was also a topic of discussion in Noah’s monologue. “We are going to celebrate the best in music, for which 13,000 members of the Academy of Sound Recording and 20 million undocumented immigrants voted,” he remarked.

The South African host also poked fun at his own citizenship status, saying, “There have been several changes in Washington. So I will enjoy tonight because it could be my last time accepting something in this country.”

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Political Statements from Artists

Trump’s immigration policies recently sparked an emotional response from singer and actress Selena Gomez, who shared her feelings on Instagram, shedding tears over the deportations of artists. The post garnered criticism from right-wing figures amidst the ongoing border debate.

At the Grammy ceremony on February 2, Beyoncé triumphed, winning three awards, including her first Album of the Year, further extending her record as the artist with the most wins in Grammy history, now totaling 35. The complete list of winners can be found here.

Political messages were prevalent throughout the ceremony, with Shakira dedicating her award to her “brother and sister immigrants,” while Lady Gaga advocated for the transgender community, asserting, “Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The LGBTQ community deserves to thrive.”