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Trump administration targets 60 economies with forced-labor tariffs

The U.S. Trade Representative proposed tariffs of 10%–12.5% on imports from 60 economies, citing concerns that goods made with forced labor are entering global supply chains.

Published Jun 3, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed imposing tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Canada, Mexico, Japan and the European Union. The proposal contends that those trading partners’ failure to block goods made with forced labor harms American interests and supports the tariff action.