US Considers Tariffs on 60 Nations Over Forced Labor Concerns

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The US is holding hearings on imposing new tariffs on goods from 60 countries, including India, citing concerns over forced labor.
India has rejected the allegations and is presenting its case, while US industry groups anticipate supporting the move.

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The US is holding hearings on imposing new tariffs on goods from 60 countries, including India, citing concerns over forced labor. India has rejected the allegations and is presenting its case, while US industry groups anticipate supporting the move.

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