US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe
The U.S. Trade Representative has announced proposed tariffs of 10% or more on products from several major trading partners due to a probe into forced labor allegations. Countries like Canada, Mexico, and the U.K. would face additional tariffs, while China and others could see even higher rates. This move aims to address the importation of goods made with forced labor and create a fairer competitive environment for American workers.
- ▪The Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners.
- ▪Countries such as Canada, Mexico, and the U.K. would face 10% additional tariffs for not enforcing a forced labor import ban.
- ▪A 12.5% additional tariff would be imposed on China, Japan, India, South Korea, Brazil, and Switzerland.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probeThe U.S. Trade Representative has announced the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced laborByThe Associated PressJune 2, 2026, 11:52 PM0:59FILE - President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after reaching a trade deal at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 27, 2025.
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