US proposes new tariffs
WASHINGTON – The US Trade Representative on Tuesday proposed new duties targeting 60 economies for alleged failures to act against forced labour, as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild its tariff agenda following legal setbacks. The proposed tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5%, according to a government filing, and they will undergo a public... The post US proposes new tariffs appeared first on New Era .
WASHINGTON – The US Trade Representative on Tuesday proposed new duties targeting 60 economies for alleged failures to act against forced labour, as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild its tariff agenda following legal setbacks. The proposed tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5%, according to a government filing, and they will undergo a public comment period before a final decision is made. The move comes months after Washington launched investigations into trading partners including China, the European Union and Japan.
