US EditionAdam Kinzinger taunts Donald Trump for, yes, imposing tariffs on penguins
- On Wednesday, President Trump announced tariffs on imports from about 60 countries during an event called "Liberation Day".
- Trump argued the tariffs, including reciprocal actions, would rejuvenate the declining manufacturing sector and correct unfair treatment.
- Trump wielded a poster-sized chart, shared by the White House on X, listing countries and tariffs, including 10% on Heard and McDonald Islands.
- Dana Bash quoted, "No one is safe from President Trump’s new tariffs – not even penguins," referencing tariffs on uninhabited islands.
- Economists warn these tariffs will likely increase prices for American consumers, while other countries announce retaliatory tariffs.
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Heart and McDonald, the memes about the 'penguin revolt' on the deserted island hit by Trump's tariffs
Heard Island and McDonald Islands are also at the center of the US trade war with the rest of the world. On Australian territory (but closer to the Antarctic) you haven't seen a human being for almost ten years
Taiwan a winner, tariff formula silly: Experts amused by Trump's 'Liberation Day' theatrics
From using a formula that negates the very basis of tariffs to imposing tariffs on penguins in Antarctica, US President Donald Trump's rollout of tariffs so far has more amusing theatrics than substance
Heard and McDonald Island Responds to Trump Tariffs
The peaceful residents of Heard and McDonald Islands held a press conference today to respond to the 10% tariff placed on the Goods and Services produced by this island of....penguins. Some refer to them as coastal elites who had it coming. I say,...
Tariffs on penguins? Trump’s announcement hits Antarctic islands
President Donald Trump’s administration will likely usher in a new era of global trade relations following the announcement of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday. However, one unexpected outcome of new tariffs implemented by the administration is that it could affect trade relations with… penguins?
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