The August 2025 cartoon by Dave Whamond depicts Donald Trump misunderstanding trade deficits by comparing them to an unpaid credit card bill. Trump complains that companies have been ripping the US off for years and none have bought anything from him. The scene uses a domestic table setting to highlight the former president's focus on imports over balanced trade metrics like exports of goods and services.
The cartoon shows President Donald Trump depicted as a massive armored warrior labeled TARIFFS standing over a small beaver representing Canada. The beaver holds a small wheel while Trump grips a spear and shield. This imagery responds to the March 2025 announcement of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The visual draws on the David versus Goliath story to illustrate the economic pressure on the smaller trading partner. Publication occurred as markets reacted to the policy shift and concerns grew over rising consumer costs.
