US proposes forced-labor tariffs on 60 economies, with Brazil and China facing 12.5%
The US government has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 economies for failing to ban imports made with forced labor. This initiative aims to replace previously struck down tariffs and is seen as a significant step in the US's tariff policy. Countries like Brazil and China will face the highest rates, while those with partial bans will incur a lower tariff rate.
- ▪The proposed tariffs affect 59 countries and the European Union.
- ▪Countries with existing bans or commitments will face a 10% tariff.
- ▪The initiative is based on Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act.
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- ▪ Brazil rejects proposed US tariffs related to forced labor — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed — Al Jazeera English
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US proposes forced-labor tariffs on 60 economies, with Brazil and China facing 12.5% Thursday, June 4th 2026 - 10:40 UTC Full article 0 comments (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The initiative seeks to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court struck down in February, when it found that President Donald Trump had exceeded his authority by using an economic emergency law The US government proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 economies —59 countries and the 27-nation European Union— for failing to ban or effectively enforce the prohibition on imports of goods made with forced labor.
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