Trump sets new tariffs on imports from 60 countries
The White House said the duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, target trading partners it accuses of failing to stop goods made with forced labour.
US President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 countries, with the measures announced on Thursday and set to affect goods entering the United States. The White House said the policy responds to what it sees as weak enforcement against products linked to forced labour.
According to the administration, the new duties range from 10% to 12.5% and cover countries that account for most US imports. The move replaces temporary levies that were due to expire on Friday.
The tariffs follow a Supreme Court ruling that struck down an earlier set of Trump trade measures, prompting the administration to redraw its approach. France 24 reported that the latest action was presented as a response to forced-labour concerns.
Euronews said the European Union is among the trading partners affected by the new wave of duties. The announcement comes as Brussels has also agreed a fresh round of sanctions against Russia.
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