Fourth of July, 250th edition. Fireworks in a drought, hot dogs at tariff prices, and a war overseas. The founders would recognize all of it.
More on The economy, Tariffs and Canada, Hurricanes and weather
Related jokes
America celebrated 250 years with a war, a tariff fight, and fireworks in a drought. The Founders would be proud. Mostly of the fireworks.
by Anonymous · 25% say too soon (100 votes)
A 50% tariff on Canada and Canada answered with a list. The longest peaceful border on earth now has a service fee. From Detroit, that's a tax on the view.
by Anonymous · 35% say too soon (280 votes)
Fifty percent tariffs on Canada. Mark Carney retaliated, politely. Canada's tariff list includes bourbon, motorcycles, and Florida oranges. So they're hitting Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Florida. It's the most targeted thing Canada's done since the 1972 Summit Series, and this time the puck is a tax.
by Anonymous · 33% say too soon (271 votes)
Tariffs on Canada. From Detroit, the Ambassador Bridge now charges a toll, a tariff, and the emotional cost of explaining to Windsor why.
by Anonymous · 76% say too soon (206 votes)
Christmas in a tariff year: the kids got fewer toys, the toys cost more, and Santa's supply chain runs through Shenzhen. The elves are on a work visa.
by Anonymous · 73% say too soon (212 votes)
Carney says Canada "won't be bullied." Trump says Canada should be the 51st state. Canada responded with a tariff on Kentucky bourbon, which means Mitch McConnell has finally been sanctioned by a foreign government.
by Anonymous · 35% say too soon (181 votes)
or with a username