The Trump administration is set to impose new tariffs on approximately 60 trade partners starting Friday, senior officials confirmed Thursday.
The duties, ranging from 10% to higher levels, will take effect just after midnight ET, replacing expiring global measures with targeted levies based on alleged forced-labor violations.
This marks a significant escalation in the administration's trade policy, coming after earlier legal setbacks that had paused the rollout of broader tariff agendas.
By shifting the justification to labor standards, the White House aims to bypass previous legal hurdles while maintaining pressure on international supply chains.
Markets are likely to scrutinize the specific list of affected nations and the precise rates applied, as the move introduces fresh uncertainty for global trade flows.
The timing, coinciding with the expiry of existing temporary duties, suggests a strategic pivot rather than a simple extension of prior policies.