europe economy

Apr
3
2026
Trump's Wrecking Ball Smashes World Order into a Ballroom
Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
The cartoon depicts a classical building labeled 'World Order' being demolished by a yellow crane's wrecking ball, with debris scattering below and a prominent sign announcing 'Here Comes the Big, Beautiful, Trump Ballroom.' Tags like world order, NATO rift, allies, unreliable, chaos, and tariffs underscore the imagery of disruption. The scene captures a straightforward visual metaphor for upheaval, with broken columns and rubble emphasizing destruction. No characters appear, keeping the focus on structural collapse. Europe and Asia tags suggest broader implications, while the dry humor lies in rebranding ruin as a luxurious ballroom. Oil prices and economy tags tie into the fallout, making it a pointed commentary on global shifts.
Mar
30
2026
Trump and NATO
Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
TRUMP AND SIGN ON POCKET
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
Trump eyes Cuba amid swirling economic and foreign crises
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
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.
Europe falls into India’s arms.
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Dec
18
2025
wrong growth
WRONG GROWTH by Joep Bertrams, politicalcartoons.com
Putin ruins the Russian budget.
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
TRUMP AND PUTIN WITH THEIR PETS
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
7
2025
TRUMP'S TARIFFS
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
URSULA AND TRUMP HAVE DEAL
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
CANADA: Being taken on a trade ride
CANADA: BEING TAKEN ON A TRADE RIDE by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
29
2025
EU Cargo Ship Heads Straight for US Tariff Iceberg
Frederick Deligne, Nice-Matin, France
A European-flagged cargo ship laden with export containers sails directly toward a 15 percent iceberg flying the American flag. Bold text above the scene reads TARIFFS RIGHT AHEAD. The image captures rising trade tensions between the European Union and the United States over new tariff measures scheduled for late July 2025.
EU hit by USA tariff hammer and China
EU HIT BY USA TARIFF HAMMER AND CHINA by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
Europe and Trump tariffs
EUROPE AND TRUMP TARIFFS by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
Pause in Trump tariffs
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
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