Trump's new tariffs 'a sales tax that will make life harder for Americans', say Democrats

Donald Trump has reignited anger and confusion among allies and trading partners by enacting a new wave of tariffs targeting more than 80 countries. These measures replace expiring global duties introduced earlier this year, which were largely deemed illegal by the US supreme court.

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a sales tax that will make life harder for Americans

The new levies, set between 10% and 12.5%, affect a wide range of nations including the UK, Mexico, Canada, Australia, India, China, and all 27 EU member states. Democrats have strongly criticized the move, labeling the tariffs as a "sales tax that will make life harder for Americans." They point out the inconsistency in applying the same tariff rate to China, a country accused of forced labor abuses, as to nations like Australia.

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If he was serious, he would not be applying the same tariff rate to China, one of the worst forced labor abusers in the world, as he does to countries like Australia.

Some Republicans have also expressed concern over the measures. The article notes that the administration's approach is questioned, particularly when compared to China's trade practices and its manufacturing of Trump Corporation products. Furthermore, the piece highlights that this administration has previously reduced funding for combating forced labor, impacting the Bureau of.

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Then again, unlike China, Australia, doesn’t manufacture any Trump corporation products.