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Trump Administration to Levy Tariffs on 60 Trade Partners Over Forced Labor Concerns

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Trump administration will impose new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on 60 trade partners starting July 25.
  • These tariffs are justified by the countries' alleged failure to enforce regulations against forced labor.
  • Taiwan will face a 10% tariff due to its actions, while China and over 40 other nations will be subject to 12.5%.

The Trump administration is set to implement new tariffs on 60 trade partners, including the European Union, starting July 25. A senior U.S. official confirmed that these tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, are a response to what the administration deems insufficient enforcement of regulations against forced labor. This move revives President Trump's campaign pledge for near-global tariffs.

The Trump administration will impose new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on 60 trade partners starting July 25.

— U.S. government officialConfirmation of the new tariff implementation.

Taiwan will be subjected to a 10% tariff, as it has been recognized for taking action against forced labor. In contrast, China and more than 40 other countries will face a higher 12.5% tariff due to inadequate measures. This action follows the U.S. Supreme Court's earlier decision invalidating Trump's "reciprocal duties" imposed under the "National Emergencies Act."

The U.S. has stricter import bans on goods manufactured by forced labor than any other country, and stronger enforcement.

— Trump administration officialJustification for the new tariffs, highlighting U.S. efforts against forced labor.

Previously, the administration had implemented a temporary 10% tariff under Section 122 of the "Trade Act of 1974" to address international balance of payments crises. This temporary measure was set to expire on July 25. The new tariffs will take effect immediately, though goods in transit will receive a grace period until July 28. A Trump administration official dismissed claims that these new tariffs under Section 301 are merely a replacement for the expiring ones, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to stringent enforcement against goods produced by forced labor.

We are actually responding to this call.

— Trump administration officialReferring to recent bipartisan calls in Congress to eliminate forced labor in global supply chains.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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