US proposes tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced-labour claims

The United States has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies after a forced-labour investigation, in a move that could affect supply chains across several major trading partners. The plan would add duties of up to 12.5% and is being presented by the administration of President Donald Trump as part of a wider effort to rebuild tariff policy. The proposal was issued by the Office of the United States Trade Representative late on Tuesday and has already drawn pushback from trading partners and business leaders.