Tariffs
“Think tariffs are just a clever way to stick it to China? Think again.”
In our latest episode of Toonsplained, I break down the reality of tariffs to Joey, who proudly voted for policies he thought would punish foreign manufacturers. Spoiler alert: the joke’s on him—and every other American consumer.
Here’s the deal: tariffs are taxes on imported goods. While they’re billed as a way to protect domestic industries, they often backfire by raising prices for businesses and consumers alike. Joey learns this the hard way when his beloved MAGA hats skyrocket in price, leading to one existential crisis (and a lot of vomiting).
Donald Trump makes a cameo as the villain who gleefully admits, “I say a lot of things!” And I tie it all together with a hard-hitting lesson: tariffs don’t hurt foreign countries as much as they hit your wallet.
If you’ve ever wondered why grocery bills and consumer goods keep climbing, this episode lays it all out—economics, idiocy, and all.
