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Apr
15
2025
Apr
15
2025
On April 15 2025 cartoonist Dave Whamond shows Chinese leader Xi Jinping facing US President Donald Trump across a card table. Trump declares he will fold because he lacks the cards. Xi responds that the contest is actually chess. The image references the continuing US China trade conflict including tariffs and critical mineral exports. Xi appears confident while Trump looks defeated from behind.
Apr
9
2025
Apr
7
2025
Apr
7
2025
Dick Wright's cartoon captures the irony of reciprocal tariffs with a massive foot marked 'excessive foreign tariffs' descending on a caricatured Trump, who grimaces while clutching a metallic object. The red label 'Reciprocal TARIFFS' floats nearby, emphasizing the backlash from unfair trade policies. Trade deficits loom large as the foot represents international retaliation, potentially sparking a stock market downturn. In a tariff driven economy, the image satirizes how such measures invite excessive foreign tariffs, risking recession. The composition underscores the self-defeating nature of aggressive trade stances, with Trump's strained expression highlighting the pressure on domestic markets. This piece fits into ongoing debates on global trade imbalances.
Mar
23
2025
