The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed new tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, citing their failure to ban goods made with forced labor.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the plan, which includes a 10% duty rate for economies that have fully or partially prohibited forced labor trade practices.
This action is part of a broader effort to address what the U.S. government describes as unfair trade practices.
The proposed tariffs are expected to affect a wide range of imports and could further strain international trade relations.
The decision follows previous actions by the U.S. government to maintain tariffs introduced during the Trump administration, despite legal challenges.
These measures are seen as part of a larger strategy to protect domestic industries and enforce labor standards globally.