Business News Nigeria·3 min read·medium
US hits Nigerian exports with 12.5% tariff over forced labour policy
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Adeola Ajakaiye
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The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Nigerian exports due to the country's failure to enforce adequate policies against forced labor. This action is part of a broader U.S. trade initiative affecting 60 economies under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
Why it matters
This trade barrier could significantly impact Nigeria's export economy and reflects a shift in U.S. trade policy regarding international labor standards.
US hits Nigerian exports with 12.5% tariff over forced labour policy - Businessday NG
US hits Nigerian exports with 12.5% tariff over forced labour policy
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