A viral AI-generated TikTok video is mocking what life in America could look like under Donald Trump’s new tariffs, gaining over 600,000 views. The sarcastic clip shows overweight, emotionless Americans working in dingy factories,sewing clothes and assembling smartphones, with a twisted take on Trump’s slogan: “Make America Great Again.” This came after Trump announced tariffs of over 104% on Chinese imports, calling it “Liberation Day.” China responded with its own tariffs, and now the internet is firing back with memes and dystopian humor.
Reactions are split—some call the video genius, while others argue it’s unrealistic or eerily accurate. Even right-wing accounts are torn between praising a return to “real jobs” and admitting it looks like a Black Mirror episode,
Though the U.S. still boasts the world’s second-largest manufacturing sector, critics warn the tariff war could raise prices and hurt working-class Americans more than help them. As the world watches—and laughs—the question remains: is this the cost of “Made in the USA”?
