The Canadian government has formally contested the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on goods linked to forced labour, asserting that new domestic legislation effectively removes the basis for the trade penalties.
In a written submission to the United States Trade Representative, Ottawa stated that Canada remains committed to eradicating forced labour from global supply chains and that its recent legal framework aligns with US objectives.
5%. The administration is seeking to bypass the Supreme Court’s recent invalidation of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs by implementing this narrower, targeted approach.
The submission argues that Canada’s updated regulatory environment should shield its exports from the new duties.
By highlighting the alignment between Canadian law and US policy goals, the government aims to demonstrate that the tariffs are unnecessary and potentially counterproductive to bilateral trade relations.
This diplomatic push comes as the White House advances a wider trade strategy targeting imports from 60 economies with duties of up to 12.5%.
The administration is seeking to bypass the Supreme Court’s recent invalidation of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs by implementing this narrower, targeted approach.