India, U.S. probe forced labour, excess industrial capacity concerns
India is collaborating with the United States on investigations regarding forced labour and excess industrial capacity. The U.S. has proposed additional tariffs on imports from various countries, including India, as part of these investigations. Both nations are also working towards finalizing an interim trade agreement that was announced earlier this year.
- ▪India is engaged with the U.S. on Section 301 investigations over forced labour and excess industrial capacity.
- ▪The U.S. proposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from India and 53 other countries due to forced labour violations.
- ▪Public hearings on the proposed tariffs will be held on July 7, 2026.
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- ▪ India engaged with US over Section 301 probe linked to forced labour concerns — Times of India — Top
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India is engaged with the United States on the Section 301 investigations over concerns related to forced labour and excess industrial capacity, the government said on Wednesday (June 3, 2026).The country is also "parallelly" engaged with the U.S. for finalisation of an interim trade agreement, a framework for which was announced through a joint statement on February 7. Most aspects finalised in trade pact with U.S.; talks now focus on minor issues, commas, full stops: GoyalThe Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched two separate Section 301 investigations on March 11 and 12, 2026, covering 60 economies over concerns related to forced labour and excess industrial capacity.The USTR on June 2 issued its findings in the forced labour investigation and proposed…
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