On Thursday, Saint Pierre et Miquelon, a small French territory near Canada, was thrust into the spotlight due to Donald Trump's imposition of a hefty 50 percent tariff on all exports to the United States. This unusual focus on a remote territory is part of broader US tariff measures that also targeted small nations, like Lesotho. The islands, which total around 25 square kilometers and have a population of just under 6,000, illustrate the unique political and economic status of French overseas territories, characterized by local governance alongside certain reserved powers for Paris.
The territory of Saint Pierre et Miquelon has recently become a focal point of global trade tensions due to a surprising 50 percent tariff imposed by the US.
With a population of under 6,000 and a unique political relationship with France, Saint Pierre et Miquelon exemplifies the complexities of overseas territories.
Collection
[
|
...
]