US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, target key economic partners – including the UK, China, EU, Canada, Japan and India. The US trade representative is currently investigating 16 countries – accounting for the vast majority of US imports – over claims of manufacturing overcapacity, which could pave the way for additional duties later this year. Related topicsUnited StatesGlobal tradeTrump tariffsMore on this storyCarney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on CanadaPublished2 days agoUS announces new tariffs over forced labour concernsPublished3 June
- ▪The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, target key economic partners – including the UK, China, EU, Canada, Japan and India.
- ▪The US trade representative is currently investigating 16 countries – accounting for the vast majority of US imports – over claims of manufacturing overcapacity, which could pave the way for additional duties later this year.
- ▪Related topicsUnited StatesGlobal tradeTrump tariffsMore on this storyCarney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on CanadaPublished2 days agoUS announces new tariffs over forced labour concernsPublished3 June
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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' importsImage source, Getty ImagesByMichael Race, Francisco Velasquez, Reporting fromNew York and Jemma Crew, Business reportersPublished23 July 2026Updated 10 minutes agoThe US is imposing new tariffs on around 60 trading partners accounting for the vast majority of its imports over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, target key economic partners – including the UK, China, EU, Canada, Japan and India.
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