Trump tariffs: How island of penguins and seals ended up on list

Good article, but it doesn't really answer the headline question beyond

Australian trade minister Don Farrell told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that the tariffs were "clearly a mistake".

"Poor old penguins, I don't know what they did to Trump, but, look, I think it's an indication, to be honest with you, that this was a rushed process."

A theory I heard that's just stupid enough to seem plausible with this administration,