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In the crosshairs of stiff US tariffs, tiny coral islands in the South Pacific and Arctic outposts

3 April 2025
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In the crosshairs of stiff US tariffs, tiny coral islands in the South Pacific and Arctic outposts
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The Trump administration has implemented sweeping tariffs globally, including on territories with little to no economic activity like Jan Mayen, Tokelau, Christmas Island, Heard and McDonald Islands, and Norfolk Island. These territories, ranging from Arctic islands to remote atolls, are facing 10% tariffs despite their minimal trade relations with the United States. The rationale behind targeting these territories remains unclear, leaving local officials bewildered by the unexpected tariffs.

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