Washington Cites Forced Labour Concerns for New Import Duties

Tariffs Affect Dozens of Countries and Economic Blocs

The United States has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing concerns that they have failed to adequately address forced labour within their supply chains.

The new import duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, apply to key trading partners including the United Kingdom, China, the European Union, Canada, Japan, and India.

The measures took effect today following the expiration of a temporary 10% tariff on foreign goods that had been introduced earlier this year.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, acting under the direction of President Donald Trump, said the new tariff rates are now in force as part of the administration’s trade policy.

The latest action is expected to have implications for global trade flows and international economic relations as affected countries assess the impact of the new duties.