Trump administration proposes tariffs on 60 countries for forced labor enforcement failures

The Trump administration proposed new tariffs on goods from 60 countries this week. The tariffs are between 10% and 12.5%. The reason is that these countries have not stopped imports made with forced labor. Countries with some rules against forced labor will face a 10% tariff. Countries with no rules at all will face 12.5%. The list includes China, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. The proposal is based on a trade law about unfair practices. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked earlier Trump tariffs in February, so this is a new legal approach. The new tariffs must be in place before July 24. The announcement may affect trade talks with several countries, including India.