high tariffs
Jun
9
2026
A funeral home director and client react to a high bill in an office setting. The exchange highlights how inflation has extended to the funeral sector. Speech bubbles deliver a pun on the high cost of not living. The scene reflects ongoing economic pressures on consumers including tariffs and rising prices for essentials. Publication occurs amid discussions of affordability challenges tied to recent policy decisions.
Apr
3
2026
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.
Feb
23
2026
This political cartoon depicts a central figure dressed as a king, complete with a crown marked 'T,' seated at a podium with an American flag backdrop. He speaks in a bubble: 'The state of the Union is better than it's ever been... Probably in history...' while a smaller bubble adds '...For ME!' A tall stack of items labeled 'Whoppers' sits on the desk. Two other men flank him, one bearded on the left, one bespectacled on the right, both in suits. The scene uses tags like State of the Union, Trump, King, Congress, lies, and whoppers to satirize exaggerated claims in a straightforward, visible manner without hidden inferences.
Dec
31
2025
A political cartoon depicts two shoppers in a grocery produce section reacting to high vegetable prices. One figure in a sports jersey suggests imposing a celery cap while the other exclaims that veggie prices are going through the roof. Signs show celery at $4.99 and avocados at $40 each. The image responds to ongoing discussions about inflation and proposed tariffs on imports as of late 2025. It illustrates consumer concerns over affordability and the impact on everyday purchases like fresh produce.
Nov
17
2025
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
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.
