The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1:
3:05pm- During her briefing on Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the Trump Administration will place a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico beginning on Saturday, February 1st. There will also be a 10% tariff on goods imported from China.
3:15pm- In response to concerns from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding tariffs, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that he “would be wise to speak to Trump directly” and should do more to stem the flow of fentanyl across the U.S. Northern border.
3:30pm- Should the day after the Super Bowl be a national holiday? Matt notes that there have been rumors the NFL may soon add an additional week to the league’s regular season schedule which would push the Super Bowl to the day before President’s Day—giving Americans a day off following the big game.
3:50pm- Hollywood Chaos: Marvel actor Anthony Mackie said, “to me Captain America represents a lot of different things, and I don’t think the term America should be one of those representations.” Meanwhile, Karla Sofia Gascon—the first transgender actor to be nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards—is in hot water after old social media posts disparaging George Floyd and immigrants resurfaced.