Trump Threatens New Tariffs On 60 Countries Over Forced Labour Concerns

Leadership | 04-06-2026 03:13am |

United States President Donald Trump has announced a plan to impose new tariffs between 10 percent and 12.5 percent on approximately 60 countries, which include the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia. This decision is based on allegations that these nations have not sufficiently addressed the issue of goods entering their markets that are produced using forced labour. The proposed tariffs represent a notable increase in trade tensions and highlight the administration's focus on human rights concerns in international trade practices.

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