The United States has imposed a 10 percent tariff on imports from approximately 60 countries, including Bangladesh, citing persistent failures to combat forced labor in supply chains.
The move, announced on Thursday, replaces an expiring global duty and marks a significant escalation in US trade policy aimed at enforcing labor standards across a wide array of economies.
Bangladesh, a major exporter of textiles and garments, has been placed in the lower tariff tier under the new framework.
The US government stated that the country has not done enough to prevent imports of raw materials produced using forced labor.
The measure targets a broad spectrum of trading partners, signaling a shift toward more aggressive enforcement of labor-related trade restrictions.
The tariffs are expected to impact global supply chains, particularly in sectors reliant on imports from the affected nations.