THE NEW YORKER
2024
Creative Direction
Illustration
An original illustrated cover for The New Yorker. From an article written about Trump’s tariffs hurt everyone, from rich businessmen to working-class people to even the symbol of America (Uncle Sam). It suggests that no one was safe, his economic policies caused chaos and suffering across all parts of society.
Written by. Ben Chu. BBC Verify policy and analysis correspondent
Symbol analysis
I study the symbols and icons that represent America and trumps tariffs to illustrate the idea for the covers
Sketches
Global Trade
Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on imported goods.
Impact on US consumers
Most of the economic burden was ultimately borne by US consumers.
Tariffs on Us Income
Projected to have a negative impact for all income groups.
Donald Trump
Trump’s imposition of tariffs shook the American people, fuelling fear, anger, and deep economic uncertainty.
Tariffs on consumers
Trump’s proposed tariffs hit every income group hard, deepening financial strain across the nation.
(an Example of the this is the steel industry)"
The Capitol Building
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., stands as a powerful symbol of American democracy, the very place where the riot shattered its peace.
THE NEW YORKER
2024
Creative Direction
Illustration
An original illustrated cover for The New Yorker. From an article written about Trump’s tariffs hurt everyone, from rich businessmen to working-class people to even the symbol of America (Uncle Sam). It suggests that no one was safe, his economic policies caused chaos and suffering across all parts of society.
Written by. Ben Chu. BBC Verify policy and analysis correspondent
Symbol analysis
I study the symbols and icons that represent America and trumps tariffs to illustrate the idea for the covers
Sketches
Global Trade
Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on imported goods.
Impact on US consumers
Most of the economic burden was ultimately borne by US consumers.
Tariffs on Us Income
Projected to have a negative impact for all income groups.
Donald Trump
Trump’s imposition of tariffs shook the American people, fuelling fear, anger, and deep economic uncertainty.
Tariffs on consumers
Trump’s proposed tariffs hit every income group hard, deepening financial strain across the nation.
(an Example of the this is the steel industry)"
The Capitol Building
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., stands as a powerful symbol of American democracy, the very place where the riot shattered its peace.
THE NEW YORKER
2024
Creative Direction
Illustration
An original illustrated cover for The New Yorker. From an article written about Trump’s tariffs hurt everyone, from rich businessmen to working-class people to even the symbol of America (Uncle Sam). It suggests that no one was safe, his economic policies caused chaos and suffering across all parts of society.
Written by. Ben Chu. BBC Verify policy and analysis correspondent
Symbol analysis
I study the symbols and icons that represent America and trumps tariffs to illustrate the idea for the covers
Sketches
Global Trade
Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on imported goods.
Impact on US consumers
Most of the economic burden was ultimately borne by US consumers.
Tariffs on Us Income
Projected to have a negative impact for all income groups.
Donald Trump
Trump’s imposition of tariffs shook the American people, fuelling fear, anger, and deep economic uncertainty.
Tariffs on consumers
Trump’s proposed tariffs hit every income group hard, deepening financial strain across the nation.
(an Example of the this is the steel industry)"
The Capitol Building
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., stands as a powerful symbol of American democracy, the very place where the riot shattered its peace.