They did not get along so well and USA was forced to pay money for release of their goods
Explanation
Tribute is money paid to a state or a leader for protection of the nation.Money was paid to pirates to allow ships to pass safely.European countries paid tribute as it was less expensive than going to war.Neutral rights are rights set to remain neutral when other nations are at war .Nations did not take sides in the other country's war.Their ship could sail the seas without taking sides.Neutral rights gives nation right to interact and do business with the warring countries without penalty.
The question is asking to state how do tribute and neutral rights affect shipping, base on my own research and investigations, I would say that <span>Rights that are the same for everybody who is a citizen of any country or continent. Anyone who brakes them will have the same punishment</span>.I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more
I cannot see this cartoon but based on your description i would say that one theme would be that Reagan and Gorbachev did not get along well as two world leaders
