The Heard and McDonald Islands near Antarctica, which belong to Australia's territory and are primarily home to penguins, are subject to tariffs of ten percent. They are among the most remote places on earth and can only be reached via a two-week boat trip from the Australian city of Perth.
The islands, along with other islands that are part of Australia's territory, have been listed separately on the White House's list of "countries" where trade tariffs are imposed.
"Nowhere on earth is safe," says Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Other islands that have been listed are the inhabited Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, and the Cocos Islands. Norfolk Island is also subject to tariffs of 29 percent – compared to tariffs of ten percent for the rest of Australia's territory.
