US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs
Summary
The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 countries due to concerns that they do not adequately prevent goods made with forced labor. Some affected trading partners, including the European Union, have rejected these claims and called the tariffs unjustified. The U.S. Trade Representative opened a public comment period ahead of the potential tariff imposition.Key Facts
- The U.S. plans tariffs up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accused of not stopping forced labor goods.
- The tariffs follow a legal review under Section 301, a U.S. law addressing unfair trade practices.
- A previous set of Trump administration tariffs was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February.
- Countries like Canada, the EU, Mexico, and others may face 10% tariffs, while China, India, and others face 12.5%.
- The EU criticized the U.S. investigation as "utterly absurd" and said their own laws ban forced labor goods.
- The USTR will accept public comments until July 6, with a hearing on July 7.
- The action supports President Trump’s goal to protect American workers from unfair global competition.
- The new tariffs come before a previous temporary 10% tariff expires on July 24.
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