Slideshows
China vs USA Cartoons
By CM Chaney · May 21, 2026
Trump appears diminished beside towering Chinese counterpart at summit
The cartoon depicts a small Donald Trump figure positioned beside a large American flag, addressing a much taller figure in a blue suit standing next to a prominent Chinese flag. The speech bubble from Trump reads about finally seeing a friendly face and notes increased height. The title references a diminished president. Cagle Cartoons
Trump as Mickey Mouse Meets Xi Jinping as Lucky Cat in Beijing
The image shows Donald Trump rendered as Mickey Mouse standing opposite Xi Jinping depicted as a golden Maneki-neko cat with one paw raised. Both figures are labeled clearly beneath them. The title Meeting in Beijing appears at the top. The scene references a bilateral encounter between the two leaders in the Chinese capital. Cagle Cartoons
Trump eyes Cuba amid swirling economic and foreign crises
Donald Trump appears in the foreground contemplating action on Cuba. Behind him a swirl of labeled elements shows inflation, gas prices, Iran, Venezuela, ICE, and cuts tied to economy and environment. A second figure says no more. The March 2026 cartoon highlights distraction amid multiple pressures. Cagle Cartoons
Europe Wrestler Reviews Manual Between USA and China Opponents
A small EU wrestler stands between two much larger opponents labeled USA and China. The central figure holds a book titled Crash Course Wrestling while the USA athlete extends an open hand and the China athlete raises a clenched fist. The scene shows the EU in a blue singlet with yellow accents between the two superpowers. Cagle Cartoons
US and China Strain to Lead in the AI Race
The image depicts Uncle Sam and a representative from China both attempting to support a large AI structure. The scene illustrates the ongoing competition between the United States and China for leadership in artificial intelligence. Published on February 18 2026 the cartoon captures the physical and strategic strain of this technological contest. Cagle Cartoons
Trump and Xi face off in global trade contest
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping appear as wrestlers locked in an arm wrestling hold above a globe. The USA figure wears a red and white striped tank top with a Made in USA patch. The China figure wears a red tank top with yellow stars and a Made in China label. Cagle Cartoons
Trump Statue of Justice Holds Sword Over Unbalanced Scales in 2026
The cartoon depicts a statue resembling Donald Trump in the robes of justice, holding a sword and unbalanced scales. The pedestal displays a hammer and sickle. Three figures in coats stand nearby on a path, one holding a red book. The scene is set against a cityscape dated to February 2026. Cagle Cartoons
Canada and China finalize major trade pact on EVs and canola as Trump looks on
On January 16 2026 Canada and China signed a significant trade agreement covering electric vehicles and canola exports. The deal comes amid ongoing US tariff pressures and efforts by Canada to diversify its economic partnerships. Mark Carney represented Canadian interests in the signing with Xi Jinping. Cagle Cartoons
Canada weighs trade risks from Trump USA and Xi China
The cartoon shows Canada as a beaver facing a game show choice between monstrous figures representing the USA under Trump and China under Xi. A newspaper references Mark Carney in China amid ongoing trade tensions and protectionism. Cagle Cartoons
Globes show Trump Putin and Xi dominating their regions
Three globes stand side by side on the date of January 20 2026. The left globe bears the United States flag across the Americas and carries the label Trumplandia. The center globe displays Russian flag colors across its landmass and is labeled Putinstan. Cagle Cartoons
Trump steers golf cart across globe hauling weapons cache
On January 14 2026 the image shows President Trump driving a golf cart across a globe while towing a trailer stacked with missiles rifles and grenades. The scene places the vehicle above the Western Hemisphere with a red flag marker ahead on the sphere. Cagle Cartoons
World Leaders Play Twister on Global Map
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping entangled on a world map while playing Twister. Their contorted stances reflect ongoing strains in relations between the United States, Russia and China as of early 2026. The image uses the board game to illustrate how each leader's moves affect global territories and alliances. Cagle Cartoons
Trump Putin and Xi Divide Global Spheres on World Maps
The January 2026 cartoon depicts Donald Trump Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping as oversized globes whose faces bear detailed world maps. It responds to renewed talk of spheres of influence involving Venezuela Greenland Russia and China. Cagle Cartoons
2026 Predictions Show Trump Tornado and Shifting World Order
Paresh Nath's January 2026 predictions panel series opens with a fortune teller viewing a crystal ball. Cagle Cartoons
Xi Jinping directs cormorants toward Taiwan amid regional tensions
The image shows Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a bamboo raft using cormorants to pursue a fish labeled Taiwan. This reflects ongoing tensions over the island's status and Chinese military activities in the region as of late 2025. Cagle Cartoons
Xi Jinping Casts Line for Japanese Seafood Amid Import Suspension
The image responds to China's November 2025 decision to suspend imports of Japanese seafood. Xi Jinping appears in a small boat beneath the Chinese flag, attempting to hook fish bearing Japan's rising sun emblem. The fish bear question marks and a dangling sign reads temporary out of service. Cagle Cartoons
Trump presents Xi with book on wrecking then fixing ties
Donald Trump sits across from Xi Jinping at a negotiation table marked by US and China flags. Trump holds up a book whose cover reads The Art of Wrecking a Relationship Then Selling the Fix as a Deal. The scene captures an exchange focused on bilateral ties between the two nations on November 2 2025. Cagle Cartoons
Trump Caveman Vows Nuclear Tests After Rivals
On November 3 2025 the cartoon depicts a caveman resembling Donald Trump brandishing a club and declaring he will conduct nuclear tests because others are doing so, with two mushroom clouds visible in the background and two fellow cavemen striking objects on tree stumps. Cagle Cartoons
Carney and Xi share tense APEC moment as Trump arrives
At the APEC 2025 summit, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney speaks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about an awkward social dynamic. Donald Trump appears in the background with a startled reaction. The scene captures diplomatic friction among Canada, China and the United States amid ongoing trade discussions. Cagle Cartoons
Trump and Xi Jinping Shake Hands Over Made in China Flags
On October 31 2025 Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are depicted shaking hands over a table. Each national flag is mounted on a wooden base labeled Made in China. The image highlights ongoing economic interdependence between the United States and China despite political differences. Cagle Cartoons
China Watches United States Break Apart
The image shows a panda holding popcorn while three explosions fracture the United States landmass on a globe. The land cracks visibly with the words United States printed across it. The scene is set against a dark blue background. Cagle Cartoons
Trump Holds EU Leashes as China Restrains Russian Bear in Ukraine War
The drawing shows a yellow-haired figure on the left gripping multiple leashes attached to blue dogs marked with yellow stars. A brown bear with an open mouth and red drips stands chained on the right, held by a hand bearing Chinese stars. One small blue and yellow dog runs away in the background while other dogs form lines under the leashes. Cagle Cartoons