higher prices
Mar
17
2026
On March 17 2026 the cartoon depicts Donald Trump beside a gas pump dispensing coins instead of fuel. The pump display shows dollar signs while a speech bubble congratulates oil company stockholders. The scene references rising gas prices tied to Middle East tensions and conflict in Iran.
Mar
11
2026
On March 11 2026 Bill Day depicts Donald Trump with his head serving as a gas pump nozzle labeled gas prices. The red tie dangles like a fuel hose. The image responds to ongoing concerns over rising fuel costs linked to tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Oct
4
2025
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.
Sep
15
2025
Three men at a diner counter react to rising coffee prices in a cartoon published September 15, 2025. The central figure warns against speaking until the grumpy patron in the green cap sees the cost. The scene ties directly to ongoing inflation and tariff policies affecting consumer goods under President Trump.
Aug
14
2025
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
7
2025
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.
Apr
27
2025
A jewelry store scene places an open egg carton between ring displays. The customer asks the clerk if she can take something out. The image responds to 2025 price spikes in groceries tied to tariffs and supply issues. Egg prices feature prominently in recent economic reports. The visual places everyday food items in a luxury setting to underscore cost pressures on households.
