consumers pay

Nov
28
2025
The debt trap
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Nov
17
2025
Thanksgiving Dinner Shrinks as Tariffs and Inflation Raise Grocery Costs
A LESSER THANKSGIVING by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon depicts a family Thanksgiving dinner where an elderly couple presents a tiny turkey on a large platter to surprised relatives. The scene parodies a classic Norman Rockwell painting. A speech bubble notes that the meal would be a lot less this year. The image addresses concerns over high grocery prices, inflation and proposed tariffs on food imports. It reflects ongoing debates about affordability and consumer costs as of November 2025.
Nov
17
2025
Trump rejects high grocery prices claim in visual reference to classic film
HIGH GROCERY PRICES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a shopper with groceries confronting a denial of high prices from a figure resembling the president. The scene references a film franchise to illustrate ongoing debates over inflation and tariffs. Recent policy shifts on food imports have drawn attention to consumer costs. Families continue to report pressure from elevated bills despite official statements. The visual ties the denial directly to visible price data on a long receipt.
White House flips on Tariff Policy
WHITE HOUSE FLIPS ON TARIFF POLICY by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Tariffs are not a 'tax'
TARIFFS ARE NOT A 'TAX' by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
TN Business taxes vs sales taxes
TN BUSINESS TAXES VS SALES TAXES by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
25
2025
Data centers suck
DATA CENTERS SUCK by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
21
2025
Shoppers grapple with confusing origins amid trade war push to buy American
TRADE WARS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
A couple shops for electronics in a store as the man points to a television box labeled built in antenna while declaring support for American goods during an ongoing trade war. The woman reacts with surprise at the label. Large text overhead stresses the importance of domestic purchases because many product origins remain unfamiliar. The scene reflects consumer reactions to tariffs and protectionist policies active in late 2025.
Prices climb while wages remain flat
EVERYTHING IS GOING UP! by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
A man clutches his head in distress as an elephant in a suit points upward. Speech bubbles list rising costs for groceries, cars, booze and appliances. A graph line stays flat under the label your wages while the elephant declares not everything.
Trump and Xi Face Off Over Tariffs on Halloween Imports
TRARIFFS OR TREAT TRUMP XI by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
On October 4 2025 the cartoon depicts Donald Trump in a jester costume confronting Xi Jinping outside a house stacked with Chinese made Halloween goods. The scene highlights the impact of proposed tariffs on imported holiday products and resulting higher consumer prices in the United States.
Aug
14
2025
Tariff-Labeled Pants Leave Shopper With Empty Cart
NOT A PENNY. by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
A figure wearing a tattered American flag shirt and brown pants labeled tariffs stands with empty hands next to an empty shopping cart. The scene responds to 2025 tariff increases under the Trump administration that have contributed to higher consumer prices and reduced purchasing power. The image highlights the direct effect on everyday Americans facing inflation and limited spending ability.
Aug
12
2025
Build the Tariff Wall
BUILD THE TARIFF WALL by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Claims Tariff Eye Chart Rigged After Missing Inflation Warning
TRUMP CAN'T READ THE TARIFF SMALL PRINT by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
On August 7, 2025, the cartoon depicts Donald Trump undergoing an eye exam where the chart spells out that tariffs will be paid by consumers and increase inflation. Trump insists he only sees the top lines and declares the test rigged.
Aug
7
2025
Tariffs on Seesaw Send Prices Soaring for Families
TARIFFS AND PRICES by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a seesaw with a heavy tariffs crate marked DJT on the descending side. Everyday goods including vehicles and homes fly upward on the opposite end. This illustrates how tariffs increase costs for middle income households and farmers in 2025.
Tariffs tortures beaver and American bald eagle
TARIFFS TORTURES BEAVER AND AMERICAN BALD EAGLE by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
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