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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A coalition of 25 states filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade, arguing the administration did not meet Section 301 requirements for the new duties.
The final U.S. trade action follows public hearings, more than 360 comments and negotiations with Brazil, but the approved record does not include the full product list or effective date.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative extended exclusions from certain Section 301 tariffs on covered imports from China, giving affected businesses more certainty while broader trade measures remain in place.
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.
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.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced a Section 301 action tied to 60 economies’ failure to ban imports produced with forced labor. Available USTR materials do not specify covered products, tariff rates or effective dates.