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The US has imposed new 10%–12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, saying they have not effectively enforced bans on goods produced with forced labour. The levies replace expiring temporary duties and include product exemptions, while trading partners from Brazil to Australia have criticised the move and markets have reacted with caution.
The United States has reimposed and expanded tariffs under Section 301 arguments that some countries fail to ban goods produced with forced labour. The plan includes a 10% duty on UK exports to the US, with exemptions for whisky and medical products. The move follows investigations by the Office of the US Trade Representative and aims to build a broader framework for tariffs.
A White House-backed set of trade commitments aims to thaw tensions with China, lowering some tariffs for both sides and promising greater cooperation on goods, agriculture, and certain industries. Details remain uneven, with questions over rare earths and enforceability.