US President Donald Trump has announced fresh double-digit tariffs on imports from more than 60 of America’s trading partners, including India, China, the United Kingdom and Japan, citing concerns over the inadequate enforcement of laws against goods produced through forced labour.
Under the new measures, import duties ranging between 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent will be imposed on affected countries. The White House said the move is intended to discourage the import of products allegedly linked to forced labour while encouraging the use of goods manufactured by American workers.
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According to the executive order, countries that do not have legislation prohibiting the import of goods made through forced labour—including China, the United Kingdom and Japan—will face tariffs of 12.5 per cent.
Meanwhile, countries that have enacted such laws, including India, Sri Lanka and members of the European Union, will be subject to 10 per cent tariffs if they are found to be inadequately enforcing those regulations.
The announcement came ahead of the expiry of temporary tariffs that Trump had introduced following a Supreme Court setback, with the new order replacing the stopgap measures.
The White House clarified that certain imports will remain exempt from the latest tariffs, including goods covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as oil and gas products.
The latest trade action is expected to have implications for global commerce, as analysts view it as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to reduce US dependence on imported goods and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
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