US unveils tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced-labour concerns

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US unveils tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced-labour concerns
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The United States announced 10% and 12.5% tariffs on imports from about 60 trading partners over concerns they fail to curb forced labour in goods; the tariffs have not yet been enacted as the administration completes procedures, and responses from the UK, EU, and China have criticized the move while India considers a legal challenge; the partners account for roughly 99% of US imports following a March probe into forced-labour practices.

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