Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
The Trump administration is implementing new 10 to 12.5 percent tariffs on 60 trading partners as previous temporary measures expire. The administration cites the need to address forced labor and unfair trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
Why it matters
The move signals a continued aggressive stance on trade protectionism, affecting nearly all U.S. imports and challenging established global trade norms.
WASHINGTON (AP) — -- President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court.
The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, charging that they have inadequately enforced bans on goods produced by forced labor.
"The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it’s well past time for our trading partners to do the same,” said U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. “Today’s action will begin to correct what is both a human rights abuse and distortive trade practice to improve the welfare of workers everywhere.
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