It is understood the sub-Antarctic islands were included among the
countries affected by Trump's tariffs because they are Australian
territory, sitting about 6000km from the mainland.
The Penguins are dipping a toe in global trade as they respond to Donald Trump's tariff on their remote Aussie island by 'exporting' pebbles. 'We figured if we're getting taxed, we might as well start exporting,' a feathered spokesperson is quoted as saying on the website.
The product hitting the company's shelves: pebbles. Customers can buy either a $10 digital one or a physical one for a donation of between $50 and $200 (Australian)
$50A is $44.15C and $31.87US
$200A is $176.59CUS and $127.00US
All of the Heard Island Pebbles' proceeds will be donated to WWF Australia to help protect the penguins and support broader conservation efforts in the region. So far, it has raised over $4500.
We went to their Site, and boy, it was FUN!
You can buy a Digital or a real Pebble!
https://www.heardislandpebbles.com/
And we went to the Decorate a Pebble page!
I would LOVE to see your Pet Pebble!
Marv, this is amazing. we went to visit the site and see the pebbles. Nothing better than WWF for saving animals around the world. We hope they reach their goal and with NO tariff on the rocks. Thanks.
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Mrs.Patra Cottontail has nest under the shrubs beside our front porch. Each time I go out we both do a little Hop of fright...then I smile
Hugs Cecilia
Fabulous idea!!! those penguins r way smarter than that orinj menace!!
ReplyDeleteOMD! What a great idea to raise money to help the penguins. We think your pebble turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cool idea. XO
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis whole penguin thing is just too funny :)
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteBrilliance!!! Hugs and whiskeries, YAM-aunty xxx
I'll have to get a pebble. We need our penguins conserved!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. I decorated my pebble, but it would only let me add two decorations, a penguin and the writing.
ReplyDeleteI tried again and it was me doing it wrong. I was trying to drag and drop instead of just clicking on it. Duh! Happy Easter to all of you.
DeleteCharlee: "You go, penguins!"
ReplyDeleteChaplin: "We are always happy to support our fellow Tuxies, even if they're a different species!"