USTR headlines: looming US tariffs, forced-labor levies, and US-China talks ahead of a summit. The agency leads US trade policy under the president.
The Trump administration has proposed 10% tariffs on allies and 12.5% on others after reviewing 60 trading partners for enforcement gaps on forced-labor bans. Public comment and hearings are expected before any final decision, with the aim of restoring a level playing field for American workers.