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US proposes new tariffs on 60 economies, including Pakistan, over failure to act on forced labour
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US proposes new tariffs on 60 economies, including Pakistan, over failure to act on forced labour

From Dawn · () English

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News Official statement New plan
  • The U.S. Trade Representative proposed new tariffs on 60 economies, including Pakistan and India, over alleged failures to address forced labor.
  • The proposed duties range from 10% to 12.5% and will be subject to a public comment period before a final decision.
  • This action is part of the Trump administration's effort to reintroduce tariffs following legal challenges.

The United States Trade Representative has put forward a proposal for new tariffs targeting 60 economies, including Pakistan and India. The move stems from alleged failures by these nations to take action against forced labor, as the Trump administration seeks to re-establish its tariff agenda after facing legal setbacks.

According to a government filing, the proposed tariffs would range between 10% and 12.5%. These proposed duties are now open for public comment before any final decision is made. This process indicates a structured approach to implementing new trade measures.

This initiative follows investigations launched months prior by Washington into various trading partners, such as China, the European Union, and Japan. The probes specifically examined whether these partners had taken adequate measures against the import of goods produced through forced labor, and if such practices impacted trade.

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