U.S. unveils new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
The U.S. government is implementing new tariffs on 60 trading partners to address forced labor concerns, replacing previous duties struck down by the Supreme Court. The policy applies varying rates based on whether countries have implemented their own forced labor prohibitions.
Why it matters
This move highlights the ongoing tension between the U.S. executive branch and the judiciary regarding trade authority, while signaling a more aggressive stance on global supply chain ethics.
The United States said Thursday (July 23, 2026) that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year.
The levies, which take effect Friday (July 24, 2026), range from 10% to 12.5% and impact major economies like China, India and the European Union.
"The United States has had a forced labour 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 in unveiling the duties.
The Trump administration has moved swiftly to rebuild the president's tariff wall after the Supreme Court struck down a host of his duties in February — dealing a blow to his ability to unleash steep levies at will.
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