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USTR proposes 12.5% forced-labor tariffs; EU balks.

6/5/2026

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced a forced-labor tariff plan that would levy 12.5% duties on China, Japan and Brazil, and 10% duties on EU, Canada, Mexico and United Kingdom.
The plan replaces Court-invalidated tariffs, opens a comment period ending July 6, and exempts beef, coffee and metals.
European Parliament trade chair Bernd Lange called the findings absurd and warned tariffs could jeopardize Turnberry accord that caps EU tariffs at 15%.

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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced a forced-labor tariff plan that would levy 12.5% duties on China, Japan and Brazil, and 10% duties on EU, Canada, Mexico and United Kingdom.
The plan replaces Court-invalidated tariffs, opens a comment period ending July 6, and exempts beef, coffee and metals.
European Parliament trade chair Bernd Lange called the findings absurd and warned tariffs could jeopardize Turnberry accord that caps EU tariffs at 15%.