Senator Chuck Schumer's public critique of President Trump's tariff negotiations with Mexico and Canada drew considerable criticism, particularly his focus on the potential impact on consumer goods like beer and avocados.

Prior to Trump securing temporary pauses on the tariffs, Schumer attempted to highlight their potential negative consequences, particularly for Super Bowl viewers. He used examples like Corona beer and avocados for guacamole to illustrate potential price increases.

Schumer argued these tariffs would lead to higher prices for consumers and undermine promises made during the election. However, his approach was met with ridicule from various figures, including comedian Jon Stewart, who questioned the effectiveness of focusing on the composition of guacamole.

Conservative commentator Matt Walsh challenged Schumer's assertion that most beer comes from Mexico, highlighting the abundance of American-brewed beers, especially in Schumer's home state of New York. Other critics pointed out the domestic production of avocados and questioned Schumer's understanding of grilling, referencing a previous social media post.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and OutKick founder Clay Travis also weighed in, criticizing Schumer's approach and contrasting it with the Trump administration's perceived speed and efficiency. Former Trump aide Steve Cortes compared Schumer's remarks to a 2020 incident involving Joe Biden and the song "Despacito."

Rep. Beth van Duyne argued that Trump's tariff strategy demonstrated strength in negotiations, while Schumer's focus on consumer goods failed to acknowledge this. Further criticism arose from Schumer's perceived implication that the highlighted products were solely reliant on Mexican production.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Democrats of being out of touch, contrasting Schumer's focus on beer prices with President Trump's emphasis on combating fentanyl. Data from the National Beer Wholesalers Association reveals that the majority of beer consumed in the U.S. is domestically produced, while Mexico remains a significant avocado supplier, although domestic production was more prominent in the past.

Schumer did not respond to requests for comment.