Trump’s latest ‘forced labour tariffs’: Who’s been hit, how badly?
Summary
President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 countries. These tariffs are meant to target goods made with forced labour and replace previous temporary tariffs that ended after a Supreme Court ruling.Key Facts
- The tariffs apply to imports from 60 countries that make up 99% of U.S. imports.
- The import taxes range from 10% to 12.5%, depending on whether a country has laws against forced labour imports.
- Countries with anti-forced labour laws (like India, Pakistan, Argentina) face 10% tariffs; others (including China and the UK) face 12.5%.
- The tariffs took effect immediately after earlier temporary 10% tariffs expired on Friday at 12:01 am Washington DC time.
- The legal authority for these tariffs is Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, allowing action against unfair trade practices.
- Previously, President Trump used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs, but the Supreme Court ruled it did not authorize tariffs.
- Earlier temporary tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act were set to expire after 150 days.
- US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the goal is to stop human rights abuses and unfair trade by making partners enforce forced labour bans.
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