Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’
Donald Trump has proposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, EU, and Canada, citing concerns over forced labor. This move is seen as an attempt to bypass previous court rulings that declared his earlier tariff policies illegal.
Why it matters
Signals a potential escalation in global trade tensions and highlights the ongoing legal and political battle over U.S. protectionist trade policies.
A container ship at the Port of Los Angeles in May as fresh tariff disruption looms. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A container ship at the Port of Los Angeles in May as fresh tariff disruption looms. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images Trump tariffs Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’ Proposal for 10-12.5% levies, to also include EU, Taiwan and Australia, would allow US president to skirt court-imposed limits
The framing focuses on the 'disruption' and 'protectionist agenda,' which is a common critical framing of Trump's trade policies.
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