Trump threatens tariffs on 60 countries including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’
Summary
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, including the UK, Canada, and the EU, due to alleged failures to stop imports made with forced labor. The US trade representative stated these tariffs are meant to protect American workers from unfair competition, while affected partners, including the EU, have criticized the move and expect the US to follow existing trade agreements.Key Facts
- President Trump proposes tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accused of forced labor issues.
- Countries potentially affected include the UK, Canada, EU, Australia, Japan, China, Brazil, and others.
- The EU and other partners say they have trade agreements with the US and oppose new tariffs imposed without mutual consent.
- The tariffs aim to address goods made by forced labor, which the US says creates unfair competition for American workers.
- Previous US tariffs were ruled illegal by courts, but these new tariffs are planned under a different legal approach called Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
- A government report showed only a few countries fully enforce bans on forced labor imports; Canada and the EU are among those judged not fully enforcing their laws yet.
- The EU’s full ban on goods made with forced labor will start in December 2027, so the US sees this as a gap to address now.
- The new tariffs won’t begin right away; they will go through a public comment and review process first.
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