U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian steel in 2025 triggered sharp declines in the domestic industry by 2026. The federal government responded with a $100 million shipping rebate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre continued to focus attacks on the Liberal government rather than the trade shock. The cartoon argues this stance amounts to a repeated distraction from the core economic damage.
A suited figure with an open book for a head stands against a yellow background while raising a smartphone with a bright screen. The image captures the tension between traditional reading and modern device use. The book displays visible pages and eyes, while the phone emits light and small spark lines. The composition places the figure in profile view with one arm extended toward the device.
A sketched dog sits on its haunches and stretches one paw toward a tall cup resting on a low pedestal. The cup carries bold labels reading POW, BANG and BOOM along with starburst graphics. Large capital letters at the bottom of the frame spell out FOR DOG'S SAKE. The drawing appears on a plain white background with minimal shading and loose line work typical of daily comic strips.
A group of graduates in a car labeled GRADS heads toward a yellow JOBS sign but faces a tall brick wall blocking the way. The image highlights difficulties recent diploma holders encounter when seeking employment in a constrained market.
John Darkow's cartoon twists the March Madness tournament bracket into a lineup of global headaches, from gas prices spiking due to Strait of Hormuz tensions and Venezuela instability, to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Measles outbreaks and climate change join the fray, alongside Cuba relations, Epstein files, ICE policies, and long TSA lines. The scene shows a couple at a table, with the man fretting that it's not just March Madness to worry about—April Anger and May Mayhem loom. A potted daisy and a striped cat add a touch of domestic normalcy to the absurd bracket of woes. This piece captures the relentless parade of news cycle disasters, using at least six tags like March Madness, Strait of Hormuz, Venezuela, measles, gas prices, and Gaza.
Donald Trump appears in the foreground contemplating action on Cuba. Behind him a swirl of labeled elements shows inflation, gas prices, Iran, Venezuela, ICE, and cuts tied to economy and environment. A second figure says no more. The March 2026 cartoon highlights distraction amid multiple pressures.
The image shows a suited figure with distinctive hair and tie suspended beneath a massive dollar sign. The word TARIFFS appears in the upper left. Publication occurred on April 18 2025 during renewed focus on import taxes and their economic ripple effects.
A small boat marked Local News carries three journalists including one wearing a press hat. They confront a large shark labeled Misinformation whose open mouth reveals rows of teeth. One reporter points forward while declaring the need for a bigger boat. The scene references the film Jaws to illustrate challenges facing local journalism from widespread misinformation. The cartoon appeared in The Salt Lake Tribune on February 26 2024.
