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.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated an "ideological disagreement" with the US following the Trump administration's plan to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports. Albanese called the tariffs "unjustified" and inconsistent with free trade agreements, arguing they harm US consumers and international trade.
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. This comes as the EU prepares to implement a trade deal with the US, which includes a 15% US tariff on EU goods.
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.
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.
The US has proposed a new 12.5% tariff on Australian exports, accusing the country of failing to crack down on goods made with forced labour. Australia disputes the claims, citing its own robust legislation.
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.
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 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.
