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Trump Unveils Forced-Labor Tariffs, $100B Cost to U.S.

7/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 24, 2026 Section 301 tariffs of 10 % on 17 partners and 12.5 % on 43 others, replacing the 10 % global tariff the Supreme Court struck down in February 2026.
The administration says the duties target forced-labor imports after a probe of 60 economies, which Cato Institute vice president Scott Lincicome called a “sham”.
Analysts estimate the tariffs will cost American businesses and consumers about $100 billion annually.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 24, 2026 Section 301 tariffs of 10 % on 17 partners and 12.5 % on 43 others, replacing the 10 % global tariff the Supreme Court struck down in February 2026.
The administration says the duties target forced-labor imports after a probe of 60 economies, which Cato Institute vice president Scott Lincicome called a “sham”.
Analysts estimate the tariffs will cost American businesses and consumers about $100 billion annually.