As of today, Sunday, April 20, 2025, the most recent tariff update concerning Svalbard and Jan Mayen directly relates to the sweeping tariffs announced by the United States earlier this month. Here's the key information: US Tariffs on Exports from Svalbard and Jan Mayen: As part of the broader tariff regime implemented by the United States in early April 2025, exports from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to the US are subject to a 10% tariff.   Lower Rate than Mainland Norway: Interestingly, this rate is lower than the 15% tariff applied to exports from mainland Norway to the United States.   Rationale for the Lower Rate: According to some reports, this difference arises because the US tariff calculations were based on existing trade balances. Historically, there has been minimal to no direct export of goods from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to the United States, resulting in a lower baseline tariff with the new minimum of 10% being applied.   Limited Export Economy: It's crucial to understand that both Svalbard and Jan Mayen have very limited export economies. Svalbard: Its primary economic activities are tourism, science, and education. Coal mining was a significant historical export, but these mines are largely being phased out, and there haven't been significant recent coal exports to the US. The small Svalbard brewery's beer exports are unlikely to reach the US in significant quantities.   Jan Mayen: The island has no permanent civilian population and its activity is limited to the Norwegian Meteorological Station and military personnel. There is virtually no export economy on Jan Mayen.     Uninhabited Islands Also Affected: Notably, the US tariffs also targeted other remote and even uninhabited islands with a 10% tariff, such as the Heard and McDonald Islands (Australia).   Impact of the Tariffs: Given the minimal export activity from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to the United States, the direct economic impact of these tariffs is expected to be negligible. The inclusion of these territories in the US tariff list appears to be more of a broad application of the new tariff rules rather than a targeted measure against any significant trade flow. Svalbard Treaty Considerations: The Svalbard Treaty of 1920 grants Norway full sovereignty over the archipelago but also establishes certain conditions, including non-discrimination in commercial activities for citizens of treaty signatory nations. However, the imposition of import tariffs by a third country (the US) on goods originating from Svalbard is a separate matter and not directly governed by the Svalbard Treaty.   Jan Mayen's Economic Activity: Jan Mayen's primary economic activity is related to the operation of its weather and communication stations. It has limited natural resources beyond some gravel and significant fishing resources in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). There is no significant export industry on the island.   In conclusion, the latest tariff update for Svalbard and Jan Mayen shows a 10% tariff imposed by the United States on their exports. However, due to the very limited export economies of these Norwegian territories, the practical impact of these tariffs is expected to be minimal.