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US Imposes 10%-12.5% Forced-Labor Tariffs on 60 Countries

7/25/2026

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The United States imposed 10% and 12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 partners for forced-labor violations, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 24 2026, ending President Donald Trump’s temporary 10% global tariff.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the duties, authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, target forced-labor practices.
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell called the tariffs “completely unjustified” and said Australia will lobby for their removal.

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The United States imposed 10% and 12.5% tariffs on goods from 60 partners for forced-labor violations, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 24 2026, ending President Donald Trump’s temporary 10% global tariff.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the duties, authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, target forced-labor practices.
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell called the tariffs “completely unjustified” and said Australia will lobby for their removal.