U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement, which includes the remote, penguin-inhabited Heard and McDonald Islands, has sparked a wave of online satire. Social media platforms like Threads and Reddit exploded with memes imagining penguins negotiating trade deals or protesting tariffs. The account @PenguinsAgainstTrump, boasting over 72,000 followers, humorously claims to represent the islands’ penguins, adding to the viral frenzy. While the internet revels in the absurdity, experts warn of the real economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, which could lead to inflation and higher consumer costs. The penguin memes, however, remain a lighthearted escape amid serious trade debates.
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