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King Penguin considers snowfall on Heard Island in Antarctica.
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US President Donald Trump’s aggressiveness and far-reaching “Reciprocal tariffs” Effective on Wednesday, hitting more than 180 countries, from major trading partners to remote islands.
The newly elected White House leader announced a series of taxes on April 2, marking the date of “Liberation Day” and fully set a benchmark tariff of 10% for goods imported to the United States.
Major trading partners absorbed some of the highest tariff rates from China 34%, EU 20%, Vietnam 46%, and Taiwan 32%.
Trump and the White House shared a series of charts on social media detailing tariffs on each of the affected countries. Surprisingly, at the end of the list is a series of remote, uninhabited Australian islands, offshore territories, and even military bases.
Hearing and McDonald’s Islands
The Australian external territory, Heard and McDonalds Islands, is 4,100 km from Perth, Western Australia and 1,700 km from Antarctica.
According to the territory, considered one of the most remote places on the planet, there are “rare original island ecosystems” on it. UNESCO World Heritage ConventionIt is found in many species, including flying birds, penguins, seals and invertebrates.
To reach the island, a two-week voyage from Perth is required – meaning it is rare.
Despite no economic activity, the Heard and McDonalds Islands were hit by 10% tariffs on Wednesday.
Norfolk Island and Koku Island
Many other Australian territories have been attacked by tariffs, including Norfolk Island Population is nearly 2,000; Cocoa Island, population Only 544 and Christmas Island A dense population 1,692 people.
Although Australia faces a 10% tax, Norfolk Island has the highest duty of 29%. According to the CIA, the United States is one of its top trading partners, with its exports accounting for 31% of the state. Meanwhile, Cocoa Island and Christmas Island face 10% tariffs.
Australian Prime Minister Alsanis said: “Norfolk has received 29% tariffs. I’m not quite sure about Norfolk, and for that matter, Norfolk is a trade competitor with the huge U.S. economy, but that’s just a sign and reflect the fact that there is no place on the planet.”
Indian Ocean Territory
The British Indian Ocean Territory is an overseas British territory without a permanent population, but its largest island, Diego Garcia, has a United Kingdom-U.S. military facility, which lives in about 4,000 people, consists primarily of military personnel.
The territory is the main exporter of fish, and the United States is the top destination. Economic Complexity Observatory.
It was hit by a 10% tariff.
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Réunion, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, faces a staggering duty of more than 37%, while the EU’s tariff rate is 20%.
Réunion has a population of approximately 882,000 Latest data.
Tokelau
Tokelau According to the CIA – And faces a 10% tariff.
The area consists of three coral atolls (Fakaofo, Atafu and Nukunonu), and is not an easy place to reach, without ports, ports or airports. Travelers will have to take a boat from Samoa, which runs every two weeks and takes about 24 to 36 hours of travel.
