U.S. Proposes Up to 12.5% Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor
The U.S. Trade Representative proposed additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including China, the EU, India, Japan, and Canada, citing failure to ban forced labor goods. The Section 301 investigation found an unlevel playing field for American workers. Six nations with partial enforcement face 10% duties; others face 12.5%. Public hearings begin July 7, 2026. Affected countries deny allegations, and the move follows a Supreme Court ruling limiting prior tariff authority.
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Trump Proposes New Tariffs on Imports from 60 Trading Partners Including China and India Over Forced Labor Concerns
The Trump administration has proposed additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including China and India, citing these nations' failure to address trade in goods produced with forced labor. The U.S. Trade Representative's office announced plans to impose extra duties of 10% on 15 trading partners such as Canada, Mexico, the EU, and the UK, and 12.5% on 45 others including China and India. This action stems from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation. USTR Jamieson Greer stated that the failure of key trading partners to address forced labor imports puts American workers at a competitive disadvantage. The proposal precedes the July 24 expiration of a temporary 10% tariff imposed in February. Interested parties must submit comments by July 6, with hearings on July 7. The move follows a tentative U.S.-China agreement to expand agricultural trade through tariff reductions, reached after discussions between Presidents Trump and Xi.
Yahoo FinanceUS Threatens New Tariffs on Major ASEAN Economies Over Forced Labor Failures
The U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, has recommended imposing 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 major trading partners, including seven Southeast Asian nations, for failing to prohibit imports made with forced labor. The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam face 12.5% tariffs, while Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia face 10% tariffs. The action, under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act, follows the Supreme Court striking down earlier blanket tariffs. The tariffs are subject to public comment and hearings on July 7. The announcement adds uncertainty to ongoing trade negotiations with several ASEAN countries and coincides with separate investigations into excess industrial capacity and intellectual property rights. The analysis suggests the administration's priority may extend beyond forced labor to broader strategic goals, including containing China.
The DiplomatTrump proposes 10% tariffs on allies, 12.5% on other trading partners over forced labor allegations
The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on products from 60 major trading partners, following a Section 301 investigation into alleged forced labor in imports. Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom would face 10% additional duties, while China, Japan, India, South Korea, Brazil, and Switzerland would face 12.5%. USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer stated that trading partners' failure to address forced labor imports creates an unlevel playing field for American workers. The tariffs are subject to public comment and review, with hearings beginning July 7. China denied forced labor allegations, calling for dialogue. The move comes after the Supreme Court ruled Trump overstepped authority using a different law (IEEPA) for previous tariffs. The administration separately proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports earlier this week.
Fortune | FORTUNEUS Threatens EU and Other Trading Partners with New Tariffs Over Forced Labor Concerns
The Trump administration has threatened 60 trading partners, including the European Union, with new tariffs, alleging they fail to adequately prevent imports of goods produced using forced labor. The move follows an investigation by the Office of the US Trade Representative under the 'Super 301' provision of the Trade Act of 1974. The US Trade Representative recommends a 10% tariff rate for six partners—Ecuador, the EU, Indonesia, Canada, Mexico, and Pakistan—accused of not enforcing existing forced labor import bans. Nine other countries, including Argentina and the UK, which recently committed to stronger action, also face 10% tariffs. Over 40 others, including China, Japan, and South Korea, would face 12.5% tariffs. The tariffs are not immediate; objections are due by July 6, with a hearing on July 7. The EU rejects the allegations, citing its own Forced Labor Regulation. This is part of a broader US trade investigation, with a second probe targeting 15 partners for excessive production capacity.
taz.de - taz.deTrump Administration Proposes New Forced Labor Tariffs of at Least 10% on 60 Countries
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposed new additional tariffs of at least 10% on 60 trading partners following an investigation into forced labor in supply chains. The probe found that key economies failed to enforce prohibitions on imports made with forced labor. USTR chief Jamieson Greer stated this creates an 'unlevel playing field' for American workers. The proposal targets countries with 'partial regimes'—including the EU, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the UK, and Indonesia—with a 10% tariff. Other nations such as China, India, Australia, South Korea, Japan, and Brazil face a 12.5% tariff. Examples of cited goods include rice from Myanmar, cotton from China's Xinjiang region, and tobacco from Malawi. The move comes after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's earlier 'Liberation Day' reciprocal tariffs.
Forbes - BusinessUSTR proposes 12.5% additional duties on India, 53 other countries over forced labour import violations
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed imposing 12.5% additional duties on 54 countries, including India, China, Japan, Brazil, Australia, the UK, and Saudi Arabia, for failing to prohibit imports of goods produced with forced labour. The action follows investigations against 60 countries. USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer stated the failure creates an unlevel playing field for American workers. Six economies (Canada, Ecuador, EU, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan) face a lower 10% duty for partial enforcement. India has denied the allegations and urged the U.S. to address the matter within ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. USTR will hold hearings on July 7, 2026, with written comments due by July 6.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.U.S. Proposes Fresh Tariffs on 60 Economies Over Forced Labor Trade Practices
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed additional tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including China, the European Union, and Japan, for failing to ban goods made with forced labor. The action, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targets countries that have not imposed or effectively enforced prohibitions on forced labor-related imports, which USTR says creates an unlevel playing field for American workers. A 10% duty rate is proposed for economies with full or partial prohibitions on forced labor trade, and 12.5% for all others. A separate textile mechanism would allow reduced rates for certain apparel and textile imports. USTR Jamieson Greer stated the U.S. will no longer tolerate this disparity and called on trading partners to do more to prevent forced labor goods from entering global trade.
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