Operation Global Chain identifies 2,070 trafficking victims and potential victims
A 59-country operation identified 2,070 victims and potential victims, arrested 1,024 suspects and opened 465 investigations into trafficking networks.
Forced Labor
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What the new U.S. tariffs on 60 economies mean for importers
Section 301 duties took effect July 24 on products from 60 economies, making classification, origin, entry timing and exclusions central to supply-chain planning.
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U.S. Imposes New Forced-Labor Tariffs on Imports From 60 Economies
The U.S. Trade Representative announced additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, with exemptions for some raw materials and supply-constrained goods.
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USTR Proposes Additional Tariffs on Imports From 60 Economies Over Forced-Labor Enforcement
The United States Trade Representative proposed additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, with possible exemptions for products that could disrupt domestic supply.
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U.S. Imposes Forced-Labor Tariffs on Goods From 60 Trading Partners
The Trump administration imposed 10% and 12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union and China, as a temporary global tariff expired.
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White House orders Section 301 investigations into 60 economies over forced-labor enforcement
A July 23 presidential memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate 60 economies over policies involving bans on goods produced with forced labor. No tariffs or import restrictions take effect under the order itself.
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25 States Challenge Trump Administration’s New Tariffs in Federal Court
A coalition of 25 states sued over tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, arguing the administration exceeded its authority.
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U.S. imposes 10% or 12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners
The U.S. Trade Representative finalized additional tariffs tied to alleged failures to block forced-labor imports, with exemptions for some products and USMCA-compliant goods.
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Austria and Romania Lead INTERPOL Trafficking Operation That Arrested 1,024 Suspects Across 59 Countries
INTERPOL and Europol said July 6 that Operation Global Chain identified 2,070 potential victims, arrested 1,024 suspects and opened 465 investigations across five continents.
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U.S. imposes 10% or 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced-labor enforcement
The U.S. Trade Representative announced final tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, saying their governments failed to prohibit and enforce bans on imports produced with forced labor.
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INTERPOL Reports More Than 1,000 Arrests in Global Human-Trafficking Operation
INTERPOL said law-enforcement agencies from 59 countries made more than 1,000 arrests during Operation Global Chain, a five-day crackdown on human-trafficking networks.
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White House Orders Investigations Into Forced-Labor Practices Across 60 Economies
A July 23 presidential memorandum directs the U.S. Trade Representative and other agencies to investigate whether 60 economies effectively prohibit goods made with forced labor, potentially setting up later trade and customs action.
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25 States Challenge New Tariffs as Businesses and Consumers Face Another Trade Fight
Twenty-five states are challenging new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, but the duties remain in effect as the case moves through court.
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New U.S. tariffs tied to forced-labor claims face backlash
New U.S. tariffs on goods from 60 economies are in effect. Importers face added costs while trading partners challenge the rationale and rates.
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U.S. Replaces Expiring Global Tariff With Duties on 60 Economies
New 10% and 12.5% duties took effect July 24 as a temporary global tariff expired, affecting imports from 60 economies with product exemptions.
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U.S. tariffs on 60 economies take effect over forced-labor findings
New U.S. tariffs on imports from 60 economies are active, but rates, exemptions, existing tariffs and future textile quotas vary by product and country.
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U.S. and Jordan Sign Trade Agreement With Supply-Chain Rules
The U.S. and Jordan signed a trade agreement linking market access with customs, forced-labor, export-control and anti-evasion commitments, but it is not yet in force.
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U.S. Tariffs on 60 Economies Take Effect, With Uneven Price Effects
New U.S. tariffs on goods from 60 economies took effect July 24, but exemptions, shipment timing and court challenges could make the price impact uneven.
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U.S. Section 301 forced-labor tariffs start July 24: exemptions, TRQ
White House and USTR finalized Section 301 forced-labor “responsive action” for 60 economies. Exemptions and a textile TRQ apply starting July 24.
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DOJ’s Trade Fraud Task Force Tops $1B—Recoveries, Charges, What’s Next
DOJ says its Trade Fraud Task Force hit $1B+ in recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and charged losses since Aug. 2025. Here’s what to watch next.
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U.S. proposes tariffs on goods from 60 economies after forced-labor review
USTR proposed new tariffs after a forced-labor review of 60 economies, starting a July comment period that could affect prices if finalized.