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US proposes new tariffs on 60 countries, including India and Pakistan over forced labor concerns
Key takeaways
- The proposed tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and they will undergo a public comment period before a final decision is made.
- The move comes months after Washington launched investigations into trading partners including China, the European Union and Japan.
- The probes looked into whether they took action against the import of goods made with forced labor, and if this impacted US commerce.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize Washington: The US Trade Representative on Tuesday proposed new duties targeting 60 economies for alleged failures to act against forced labor, as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild its tariff agenda following legal setbacks.
The proposed tariffs range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent, according to a government filing, and they will undergo a public comment period before a final decision is made.
The move comes months after Washington launched investigations into trading partners including China, the European Union and Japan.
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