Trump announces tariffs on uninhabited islands
03.04.2025
GTPA will be providing further analysis on today’s global tariff announcement soon.
In the meantime, let’s take a moment to appreciate Happy Feet, the animated masterpiece from acclaimed Australian director George Miller. Consider this our placeholder announcement.
The big picture: President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, unveiled Wednesday, extend across the globe—including to the remote, uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands in the sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean.
This UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian territory, known for its stark, icy landscapes,
has been included in the baseline 10% tariff on U.S. imports—alongside mainland Australia: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/02/trump-tariffs-australia-uninhabited-heard-mcdonald-islands