Trump tariffs cartoons
Cartoonists around the nation and world comment on the Trump trade war.
United States: On again, off again
Credit: creators.com/Mike Luckovich
United States: Wait!
Credit: creators.com/Gary Markstein
United States: Up and down
Credit: creators.com/Michael P. Ramirez
United States: This will hurt
Credit: creators.com
United Kingdom: The Trump spike
Credit: Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper, London/Emad Hajjaj
United States: Reciprocal fights
Credit: Creators.com/Gary Varvel
Costa Rica: Taking on the world
Credit: Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
The Netherlands: Punching penguins
Credit: Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
Unted States: Until the market do us part
Credit: Columbia Missourian/John Darkow
Croatia: The tariff game
Credit: Nikola Listes, Croatia, PoliticalCartoons.com
Croatia: The tariff
India: Trump and world trading order
Credit: U.T. Independent, India/Paresh Nath
Canada: No cave
Credit: PoliticalCartoons.com/Dave Whamond, Canada
Canada: Let's make a deal
Credit: The Hamilton Spectator, Ontario, Canada/Graeme MacKay, Canada
Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday April 10, 2025 Trump's aggressive trade policies, particularly against China, create risks and uncertainties in an already fragile global economy. The Risks of Trump's Trade Policy in Today's World In a world already facing challenges from economic recovery and international tensions, President Trump's trade policies are adding more uncertainty and risk. His recent move to pause tariffs on some countries while sharply increasing them on China highlights a short-sighted strategy that could have long-lasting negative effects. At a time when people are still recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic, Trump's reliance on tariffs to negotiate trade deals often makes everyday goods more expensive for American families. This isn't just about protecting jobs; it's about making life harder for those who are already struggling with rising costs. Markets thrive on stability, but Trump's unpredictable trade decisions create confusion and insecurity. While there may be some immediate benefits, like temporary stock market boosts, the constant changes can undermine long-term economic growth when the global economy is already on shaky ground. Taking a tough stance on China with such high tariffs might seem strong, but it risks sparking a trade war that can hurt both countries and strain relationships with other trading partners. Instead of leading, the U.S. under Trump's policies is encouraging other countries to find new partners and solutions that don't rely on American markets. Trump's approach also ignores how interconnected our world is. Trade isn't a win-lose situation; it's about cooperation and mutual benefit. By treating it like a competition where only one side can succeed, Trump fosters unnecessary conflict and retaliation, which only harms everyone involved. In short, Trump's trade policies are not just misguided—they're risky for the U.S. and the world. As we face ongoing globa
Canada: Trump market
Credit: The Montreal Gazette, Canada/Terry Mosher, Canada
United States: Play it again
Credit: Creators.com/Andy Marlette
Canada: Let's make a deal
Credit: The Hamilton Spectator, Ontario, Canada/Graeme MacKay
Austria: Caveman mentality
Credit: Marian Kamensky, Austria
The Netherlands: Trump's Moses moment
Credit: De Volkskrant, The Netherlands/Schot
The Netherlands: Trump's Moses moment
United States: A big deal
Credit: CQ Roll Call/R.J. Matson
China: No winners
Credit: China Daily, China/Luojie
United States: Delusional tariffs
Credit: POLITICALCARTOONS.COM/Dale Cummings
United States: Trump trade policy
Credit: POLITICALCARTOONS.COM/Dave Granlund
United States: Trade war boom
Credit: CAGLECARTOONS.COM/Rick McKee
Austria: Dow, dow, down
Credit: Marian Kamensky, Austria
United States: MAGA gets mad
Credit: CAGLECARTOONS.COM/Rick McKee
Bulgaria: Tariff man
Credit: Christo Komarnitski, Bulgaria
United States: Flatlining
Credit: CAGLECARTOONS.COM/Christopher Weyant
United States: Surprise!
Credit: POLITICALCARTOONS.COM/Guy Parsons
