US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs
The US has proposed new tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 economies due to concerns over forced labor in supply chains. This move follows a Section 301 investigation and aims to address what the US Trade Representative describes as an unlevel playing field for American workers. The proposal has been met with criticism from trading partners, particularly the EU, which disputes the findings and the justification for the tariffs.
- ▪The proposed tariffs target imports from countries including Canada, the EU, and China.
- ▪The US Trade Representative stated that the failure of trading partners to address forced labor is unacceptable.
- ▪Public comments on the proposed tariffs will be accepted until July 6, with a hearing scheduled for July 7.
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Economy|Trade WarUS cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffsUSTR’s proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Donald Trump’s tariffs.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA cargo ship docks at the port of Oakland, California after the US Supreme Court rule that US President Donald Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs on other countries [File: Carlos Barria/Reuters]By AP and ReutersPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed new tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 economies after determining they had failed to curb trade in goods made with…
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