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Trump administration cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies after determining they had failed to curb trade in goods ‌made with forced labor, an assertion that was re...

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U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices
Singapore denies forced labor claims after Trump tariff move
Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor
The Brazilian government expressed "deep ​disagreements" with the United ‌States' proposal of new tariffs linked to forced ​labor in a ​statement on Wednesday, saying ⁠the move distorts the ​issue of ...

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China denies forced labour claims in response to US tariff proposals
Mexico says USMCA-compliant exports would be exempt from US forced-labor tariffs
New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says
"Even though this was to be ​expected, the investigation and its findings are utterly absurd," Bernd Lange, who ⁠chairs of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, said.

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Trump could slap Australia with 12.5% tariff for allegedly importing goods made by slave labour
US proposes tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies over forced labor failures

US tariff threats over forced labour 'unjustified', Commission says

The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labour, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of goods linked to forced labour. View on

U.S. targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact

By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, June 3 (Reuters) - The United States has proposed an additional tariff of 12.5% on imports from India, saying it is among 60 economies that failed to curb imports made with forced labour,

Why U.S. Companies Cannot Ignore Forced Labor in Supply Chains

U.S. law bans goods made with forced labor, but the practice continues worldwide. The government is increasing enforcement, and companies risk lawsuits if they benefit from or unknowingly use forced labor.