Trump Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners After Global 10% US Tariff Expires

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United States has imposed new import tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners after the temporary 10% global tariff expired. The new duties took effect immediately under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, with the Trump administration saying the move is aimed at countries that fail to adequately enforce bans on forced labor in their supply chains.

According to the White House, the tariffs cover 99.4% of all U.S. imports, making them one of the broadest trade actions introduced during President Donald Trump's second term.

Countries Affected by the New Tariffs

The new 10% tariff applies to imports from countries including India, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Argentina, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Trinidad and Tobago.

The European Union, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Switzerland received tariff rates that, together with existing duties, total 10% or 12.5%.

Another 38 countries, including China and Vietnam, will face a 12.5% tariff. The Trump administration argues that these countries have not done enough to eliminate forced labor from manufacturing and export supply chains.

Several Products Exempt From New Duties

Despite the wide scope of the tariffs, several products have been excluded from the new measures. These include oil and gas, fertilizers, certain food products, aircraft and aircraft parts, critical minerals, and products already covered under Section 232 national security tariffs, such as steel, aluminum, copper and automobiles.

Goods that qualify under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will also remain exempt because of the integrated North American manufacturing network.

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Trump Administration Defends the Decision

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the United States has enforced bans on forced labor imports for decades and believes other countries should adopt similar standards.

The administration argues that weaker labor enforcement abroad allows manufacturers to reduce production costs unfairly, creating an uneven playing field for American workers and businesses. Officials also said the policy responds to bipartisan calls in Congress to remove forced labor from global supply chains.

Trading Partners Criticize the Tariffs

The decision prompted criticism from several major trading partners.

European Union officials rejected the justification for the tariffs, saying European labor protections are among the strongest in the world. Australia, Brazil and Norway also described the measures as unjustified, while Canada said it would continue discussions with Washington in an effort to resolve the issue through negotiations.

Legal Position and Economic Impact

Trade analysts believe the new tariffs are less likely to face successful legal challenges because Section 301 has survived previous court cases. The policy also allows the administration to maintain a broad tariff framework after the U.S. Supreme Court earlier struck down Trump's reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency powers.

Businesses importing goods into the United States are now expected to review supply chains and product classifications carefully, as the new tariff structure and exemptions could significantly affect import costs and global trade flows in the months ahead.

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