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Trump's Tariffs Baffle Norfolk Island Residents and Beyond

4/5/2025

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President Trump's latest tariffs have sparked confusion and amusement among residents of Norfolk Island, facing a hefty 29% levy despite its small population of 2,000. Meanwhile, the uninhabited Heard Island and McDonald Islands are also hit with a 10% tariff, raising eyebrows as both territories have minimal trade ties with the U.S.

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President Trump's latest tariffs have sparked confusion and amusement among residents of Norfolk Island, facing a hefty 29% levy despite its small population of 2,000. Meanwhile, the uninhabited Heard Island and McDonald Islands are also hit with a 10% tariff, raising eyebrows as both territories have minimal trade ties with the U.S.