Political cartoons throughout the week were laced with themes of the U.S.-China trade war, Brett M. Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination and the debate over 3D printed plastic guns.

The effect of the trade war between the United States and China is hurting American farmers.

Two new tariffs from China, in retaliation to the Trump administration's tariffs on imports from the country, have had an impact on industries in the United States, especially farming. Soybean and pork farmers have been hit especially hard.

Tariffs from China have had a negative impact on American farmers.
Tariffs from China have had a negative impact on American farmers. | Drew Sheneman

This week, the Trump administration announced plans to use up to $12 billion for emergency relief to farmers.

The money will be secured from the U.S. Treasury and uses the Commodity Credit Corporation, a Depression-era program, that does not require asking Congress for the funds.

Tariffs from China are creating problems for American farmers.
Tariffs from China are creating problems for American farmers. | David Horsey

Another trend in political cartoons this week was the debate over plastic straws being banned by California (as well as various companies) and the 3D printing of plastic guns.

Plastic has been making headlines with the banning of plastic straws by some companies / states and the 3D printing of plastic guns under debate.
Plastic has been making headlines with the banning of plastic straws by some companies / states and the 3D printing of plastic guns under debate. | Dana Summers

Other stories depicted included Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination and President Trump's Twitter habits.

The 3D printing of plastic guns is sparking debate.
The 3D printing of plastic guns is sparking debate. | Dana Summers
Plastic guns created on 3D printers are sparking debate.
Plastic guns created on 3D printers are sparking debate. | Drew Sheneman
Trump ponders his choices for the Supreme Court nomination.
Trump ponders his choices for the Supreme Court nomination. | Phil Hands
Kavanaugh's potential impact on the Supreme Court.
Kavanaugh's potential impact on the Supreme Court. | Phil Hands
The White House prepares for another Tweet storm.
The White House prepares for another Tweet storm. | Walt Handelsman
Trump attacks the freedom of the press.
Trump attacks the freedom of the press. | Joel Pett
No civility in politics anymore.
No civility in politics anymore. | Walt Handelsman