In a surprising move, President Trump has announced a series of tariffs aimed at uninhabited islands near Antarctica, specifically the Heard and McDonald Islands, which are home only to seals and penguins. The new tariffs, set at 10%, have drawn mockery and confusion from critics who question the logic behind imposing taxes on regions where no human activity takes place. This decision is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to apply tariffs widely, illustrated by the unexpected inclusion of remote territories like these islands. The announcements have prompted reactions ranging from bafflement, particularly from Australia regarding the steep tariffs placed on tiny island territories, to concerns about the implications of such a trade war extending even to areas populated exclusively by wildlife.