Trump announces tariffs on 60 firms over forced labor
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, citing allegations related to the failure to enforce a ban on forced labor. This move comes after the expiration of the temporary global tariffs that Trump previously imposed, which covered 99.4% of U.S. imports, with exceptions for certain products such as oil, fertilizers, and foodstuffs. The United States aims through these measures to address human rights violations and promote fair trade, expecting fewer legal challenges than in the past. Some countries, like Australia and Brazil, have responded to these tariffs by deeming them unwarranted, while Washington emphasizes that these measures are more stringent than those of any other country and are in line with efforts to eliminate forced labor within global supply chains.
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