US Proposes Tariffs on India and 59 Other Countries Over Forced Labour Concerns
US proposes up to 12.5% tariff on India, 59 other economies over forced labour import curves
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The United States Trade Representative has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods imported from India and 59 other countries due to their inadequate enforcement of prohibitions against forced labour. This measure aims to level the playing field for American workers.
- 01The USTR has identified 60 economies, including India, for failing to effectively prohibit imports of goods made with forced labour.
- 02Countries that have implemented bans on forced labour imports may face an additional tariff of 10%, while those without such measures could see a 12.5% tariff.
- 03The proposal is based on findings under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, which allows for trade actions against unreasonable practices affecting US commerce.
- 04The USTR has opened a public consultation process to gather feedback on the proposed tariffs.
- 05Other countries included in the USTR's list are Australia, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
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The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed imposing tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods imported from India and 59 other countries due to their inadequate enforcement of prohibitions against forced labour. In a statement released on Tuesday, the USTR cited the failure of these economies to effectively ban imports of products made with forced labour, which it deemed as unreasonable and a burden on US commerce under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. The list includes notable economies such as Australia, China, Japan, and the United Kingdom. USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer emphasized that the lack of action from key trading partners creates an unlevel playing field for American workers. Countries that have already implemented or pledged to implement bans on such imports may face an additional 10% tariff, while those without such measures could be subjected to a 12.5% duty. Furthermore, the USTR has initiated a public consultation process to gather feedback on these proposed tariffs, which also includes specific mechanisms for textile and apparel imports.
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The proposed tariffs could significantly affect trade relations and import costs for businesses in India and the other identified economies.
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