Popular YouTuber and entrepreneur MrBeast has voiced concerns over former US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, saying they are making it cheaper for him to produce his chocolate bars outside America. He shared his views on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting how the 20%+ tariffs on the cost of goods (COGS) are ironic given the “Make America Great Again” motto.
Ironically because of all the new tariffs it is now way cheaper to make our chocolate bars we sell globally NOT in America because other countries don’t have a 20%+ tariff on our cogs 😅
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) April 8, 2025
“It’s now cheaper to make my chocolate bars outside the US because other countries don’t have a 20%+ tariff on our COGS,” MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, said. “We pay our farmers a living income, use fair trade certified beans, etc., so I was already spending a lot on cocoa. A random price hike was pretty brutal ngl. We’ll figure it out. I feel for small businesses though. Could really be a nail in the coffin for them.”
MrBeast is the world’s highest-earning content creator and has expanded into various businesses, including his chocolate brand Feastables. Launched in 2022, the brand reportedly made $250 million in sales and over $20 million in profits last year, according to Bloomberg. His products are manufactured in both the US and Peru.
The tariff announcement has led to market volatility, with stocks down for three consecutive days. Despite backlash, the White House confirmed Trump plans to go ahead with the move. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt defended the decision, stating, “President Trump has a spine of steel… A strong America cannot be solely dependent on foreign countries.”