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US tariffs target Colombian, Chilean, Dominican and Peruvian exports
The United States has imposed a 12.5% additional tariff on a range of products exported from Colombia, Chile, the Dominican Republic and Peru. In Colombia the measure, effective from July 24, covers roughly 30% of the country’s 2025 sales to the U.S., valued at about US$4.44 billion, after the USTR cited insufficient safeguards against forced‑labour imports. Chile faces a similar 12.5% duty on many goods, though strategic commodities such as copper and lithium are exempt. The Dominican Republic’s export sectors are also subject to the same rate, with officials framing the action as a push for higher labour‑standards compliance. The tariffs affect key sectors including flowers, aluminium, textiles, plastics and other high‑value products, and are part of a broader U.S. policy that applies 12.5% duties to 60 economies while granting a 10% rate to those deemed to have made progress on forced‑labour controls.
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Chile · Colombia · Dominican Republic · Peru · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States imposed a 12.5% tariff on Chilean exports, excluding strategic commodities such as copper and lithium. www.elclarin.cl · www.latercera.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States imposed a 12.5% tariff on Dominican Republic exports, citing forced‑labour standards. elnuevodiario.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Colombian tariff began on July 24 after the USTR concluded under Section 301 that Colombia lacks effective forced‑labour safeguards. www.valoraanalitik.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States imposed a 12.5% tariff on a portion of Peruvian exports to the United States. rpp.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States imposed a 12.5% tariff on Colombian exports covering about 30% of 2025 sales, valued at US$4.4384 billion. www.valoraanalitik.com · 360radio.com.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tariffs affect sectors such as flowers, aluminium, textiles, plastics and other key export products. www.valoraanalitik.com · 360radio.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United States tariff policy targets 60 economies, applying a 12.5% duty to some and a 10% duty to others based on forced‑labour compliance. www.latercera.com