The cartoon shows a Canadian castle flying its flag while a cannon labeled Tariffs explodes backward toward a figure resembling Donald Trump. The scene responds to ongoing trade tensions where U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods prompted retaliatory measures. The visual emphasizes the policy rebounding on its originator rather than achieving intended pressure.
triggered
Aug
11
2026
U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian steel in 2025 triggered sharp declines in the domestic industry by 2026. The federal government responded with a $100 million shipping rebate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre continued to focus attacks on the Liberal government rather than the trade shock. The cartoon argues this stance amounts to a repeated distraction from the core economic damage.
Aug
7
2026
Donald Trump faces renewed public attention over the release of Epstein files detailing past connections. The documents have drawn fresh examination from investigators and media outlets. The editorial takes the position that attempts to downplay or obscure the material only intensify questions about accountability.
Feb
4
2025
A red stock market line graph twists upward before looping into a sharp downward arrow on a grid background. Donald Trump stands at lower right holding a newspaper labeled TRADE WAR! and declares I DID THAT! The February 2025 cartoon links recent tariff announcements on Canada, Mexico and China to immediate market turbulence.
