A US government hearing on proposed tariffs for goods linked to forced labor revealed divisions on their effectiveness. China Labor Watch founder Qiang Li advocated for higher tariffs on China, citing poor worker conditions.
India has asked the USTR to withdraw a proposed 12.5% tariff on its exports, citing lack of country-specific evidence and legal standards regarding forced labour allegations. The proposal is part of a Section 301 probe by the US.
India has urged the US Trade Representative (USTR) to reconsider imposing a 12.5% additional tariff on Indian products, citing forced labour allegations. India argues the proposed tariffs lack legal standards, country-specific analysis, and a clear link to US business impact.
A Hong Kong beautician, Peng Xinying, admitted to tricking two women into forced labour and confinement in Southeast Asia. She offered free flights and accommodation, promising lucrative rewards for transporting money. Relatives paid over HK$585,000 for their release.
Canada is eliminating the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (Core), a watchdog investigating human rights violations by Canadian companies abroad. The office, established in 2019, faced criticism for ineffectiveness, launching only five investigations. The move coincides with US pressure on Canada regarding forced labor.
The US proposes tariffs (10-12.5%) on countries not adequately addressing forced labour, with rates varying based on enforcement measures; affected governments can challenge inclusion until July 6.
The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from China and 59 other economies, citing their failure to ban goods made with forced labor. Trading partners, including China and the EU, have criticized the move as political manipulation and absurd.
The European Commission has deemed new US tariff threats linked to forced labour 'unjustified,' stating EU legislation is robust enough to ban such products. The EU expects the US to uphold a trade deal struck last summer, which includes tariff commitments due by the end of June.
The European Commission has deemed new US tariff threats linked to forced labour 'unjustified,' stating EU legislation is robust enough to ban such products. This comes as the EU prepares to implement a trade deal with the US, which includes a 15% US tariff on EU goods.
Donald Trump is threatening tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, EU, and Australia, over alleged forced labor failures. The EU has pushed back, citing a July trade deal.
Donald Trump has threatened tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 countries, including the UK, EU, and Australia, over alleged forced labor failures. The EU criticized the move as a breach of a July trade deal.
India and the US are in discussions regarding forced labour allegations under Section 301 proceedings, as both nations negotiate a bilateral trade agreement. The US has proposed tariffs on imports from India if forced labour goods are not prohibited, which India disputes.
The US has imposed a 12.5% trade tariff on Australia and 53 other countries for allegedly failing to prevent imports of goods made with slave labor. Australia disputes the findings, citing its robust modern slavery legislation, and is seeking clarification from US officials.
The US has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, EU, Canada, and Japan, citing concerns over their failure to address the import of goods made with forced labor. This move by the Trump administration aims to create a more level playing field for American workers.
The US has proposed 12.5% tariffs on imports from India and 54 other economies, citing concerns over forced labor and excess industrial capacity under Section 301 investigations. India is engaging with the US on the matter.
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has identified India among 54 economies with inadequate measures against goods produced using forced labor, proposing tariffs of 10-12.5%. This occurs during ongoing trade talks in New Delhi.
