Why Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs leave the world puzzled

Which countries will face Trump’s new tariffs? The Trump administration on Thursday announced new tariffs on 60 economies, including the European Union, citing their handling of imported goods made with forced labor. In a statement, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said it had investigated major trading partners and found that they failed to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods made through modern slavery. The tariffs cover more than 99% of US imports and replace a temporary 10% global tariff that was due to expire. READ: US slaps PH exports with higher 12.5% tariff A 10% tariff will apply to countries like Argentina, India, […]...

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