EU's Kallas challenges US rationale for new tariffs on European goods

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned Washington's rationale for imposing new tariffs on European goods, saying on Friday that allegations of shortcomings in the bloc's forced labour controls were unfounded."You can't say that for the European Union," Kallas toldReuterson the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Manila."If you compare our labour laws to those of the United States, we have paid vacations and very good labour conditions for our employees, so it's not really grounded," she added.The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10 percent and 12.5 percent on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, alleging lax enforcement of forced labour bans.The move came as the US’ temporary 10 percent global tariff expired.Asked whether the EU had expected to be included, Kallas said: "Who can keep track of the tariffs going on and off?