An uninhabited island, a military base and a ‘desolate’ former whaling station. Trump’s tariffs include unlikely targets
- The President announced a 10% tariff on all imports, including from the Heard and McDonald Islands, on Wednesday.
- Stock values of American companies, including Dollar Tree and Walmart, dropped significantly after the tariff announcement.
- Trump stated that increased production at home will lead to lower prices for consumers and stronger competition.
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Trump's tariffs are so far-reaching they include several remote, uninhabited islands
The global tariffs Trump announced this week include remote territories like Heard and McDonald Islands in the Indian Ocean that don't actually have human populations. Here's what to know about them.(Image credit: Matt Curnock)
An uninhabited island, an American airbase... these surprising territories targeted by Trump's customs duties
In the long list of countries whose exports to the United States will now be taxed, the White House has included territories with almost non-existent economies, but has spared Russia.
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