President Trump's new tariff policy, which includes a 10% fee on the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands, has drawn sharp criticism for targeting territories without human populations. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended the tariffs during interviews, insisting that excluding territories could create loopholes for trade manipulation. However, analysts warn that the tariffs may negatively impact the U.S. economy and raise consumer prices, as demonstrated by a significant drop in stock markets following the announcement. The White House maintains the intent is to boost American manufacturing and address the trade deficit.