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The Wall Street Journal |
President Trump’s tariffs don’t just cover big U.S. trading partners. They also target tiny islands and territories, some with more penguins than people.
Reuters |
"Norfolk Island is a little dot in the world," said Cottle by phone. "We don't export anything."
Yahoo |
Trump's announcement of worldwide tariffs on Wednesday certainly received an icy reception in many countries.

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