Chicago – June 02, 2026
he Trump administration announced Tuesday it would impose additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, citing their failure to effectively prohibit trade in goods produced with forced labor.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), acting under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, determined that all 60 countries have not adequately enforced bans on forced labor imports, creating an “unlevel playing field” for American workers. Economies including Canada, the European Union, Mexico, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Britain, and Indonesia face 10% duties, while the remaining 45 countries will be subject to 12.5% tariffs.
The proposal covers most sectors but exempts energy, rare earth elements, specific metals, beef, coffee, pharmaceuticals, and aircraft components. This investigation is part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to rebuild a global tariff framework after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariff powers in February.
The USTR will accept public comments through July 6, with a hearing scheduled for July 7 before finalizing the measures.
