Tokelau's trifecta of issues: Trump's tariffs, delayed tuna funds, and self-determination

Tokelau's trifecta of issues: Trump's tariffs, delayed tuna funds, and self-determination

The initial reaction from Tokelauans to President Donald Trump's tariffs of surprise and laughter has turned to sadness.

The value of self-determination? (The need of the hour): Last week, Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on all of the United States' trading partners, including Norway. The tariffs are unreasonable, aimed at both friends and enemies, calculated in a strange and unprofessional manner, and will most likely lead to an economic downturn throughout the world, including the United States. The big question now is how other countries will react. China ha…