Trump’s Forced Labour Tariffs Spark Confusion Among US Allies
New tariffs replacing an earlier 10% duty have drawn criticism from trading partners including the EU and Canada over the forced labour justification.
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New tariffs replacing an earlier 10% duty have drawn criticism from trading partners including the EU and Canada over the forced labour justification.
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As existing levies expire, the US introduces tariffs targeting forced labor and unfair trade practices, with further investigations underway.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 1:52 AM
world
The Trump administration has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports to the US, citing Australia's enforcement of laws against forced labour. Australian businesses and officials express concern over the impact on trade and investment.
ABC Australia News | Jul 24, 2026, 7:16 AM
politics
The tariffs, ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent, target dozens of countries amid controversy over their legal basis and economic impact.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 5:14 AM
general
New tariffs targeting forced labor violations will take effect Friday, following a Supreme Court ruling and an investigation under the Trade Act of 1974.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 24, 2026, 4:07 AM
us
The Trump administration enacts fresh tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on major US trading partners and others, citing forced labor concerns and economic protectionism.
Guardian US | Jul 24, 2026, 3:58 AM
world
US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, targeting those accused of failing to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labour.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 2:24 AM
politics
American businesses face confusion as tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump expire with no clear guidance on future trade policy.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 9:26 PM
politics
The proposed legislation aims to restrict dominant search engines from favoring their own services, following recent EU fines against Google.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 4:02 PM
general
The Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 faces criticism for imposing steep tariffs that could harm American families without compelling Russia to change its behavior.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 10:24 AM
general
The Stop Insider Trading Act passed by the House prohibits members of Congress and their families from purchasing new stocks but allows them to keep existing holdings.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 23, 2026, 7:27 AM
world
The United States plans to impose fresh tariffs on multiple countries amid the expiration of President Trump's temporary global duties, with significant levies announced on Brazilian and Canadian goods.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 1:41 AM
politics
The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting Canadian cultural imports, invoking a rarely used 1930 tariff law amid ongoing trade tensions.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 7:47 PM
general
For the first time in history, President Donald Trump has used Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with one of America's closest partners.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 7:17 PM
us
A viral video shows a United Airlines employee threatening to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a Mexican American man after a dispute over ticketing errors.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 7:49 AM
politics
The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump approves steep tariffs based on an outdated section of the Smoot-Hawley Act.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 3:02 AM
politics
The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump escalates tariffs on Canadian goods, despite legal challenges to the underlying tariff authority.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 1:50 AM
us
The White House announced tariffs targeting a broad range of Canadian products amid trade tensions, with a 30-day window for negotiations.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 12:04 AM
world
US President Donald Trump signed orders on July 20, 2026, to impose new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, citing discriminatory trade practices by Canada against American goods.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:17 PMbusiness
The indictment marks the first case under Taiwan's National Security Act related to advancing China's semiconductor ambitions.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 1:42 PMpolitics
Experts say the proposed tariffs would harm both economies and lack legal basis.
Reason | Jul 18, 2026, 9:55 PMworld
Belgium joins Ireland in prohibiting goods from Israeli settlements amid stalled EU-wide efforts to regulate settlement trade.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:09 PMworld
The United States has allowed the expiration of parts of former President Trump's national emergency order on Hong Kong, easing some sanctions but keeping key restrictions in place amid ongoing concerns over the territory's autonomy.
CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 4:10 AMworld
European policymakers plan to leverage Chinese electric vehicle technology and the Industrial Accelerator Act to close the cost gap with Chinese EV makers by 2028 or 2029.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 10:34 PMShowing 1-24 of 31 articles.