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Trump administration imposes forced‑labor tariffs on 60 trading partners
The United States announced new import duties of 10 % to 12.5 % on goods from 60 economies, covering roughly 99 % of U.S. imports. The tariffs took effect at 00:01 ET on 24 July 2026, after a temporary 10 % worldwide levy expired. They are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are justified by the U.S. Trade Representative as a response to countries that have not effectively prohibited imports made with forced labour.
Rates are tiered: most targeted nations face a 12.5 % surcharge, while those deemed to have taken steps toward banning forced‑labour imports receive a 10 % rate. Chile is among the countries hit with the higher 12.5 % duty, and Peru’s avocado exports remain tariff‑free while other Peruvian goods face the 12.5 % levy. Small U.S. businesses have filed lawsuits challenging the measures within a day of their implementation. The tariffs were announced by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and have prompted protests from the affected countries.
Entities
Chile · Donald Trump · Forced‑labour tariffs · Jamieson Greer · Liberty Justice Center · Peru · Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 · U.S. Trade Representative · U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tariffs target countries accused of failing to ban imports made with forced labor. thesheffieldpress.com · newstarget.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tariffs cover approximately 99% of U.S. imports. thesheffieldpress.com · newstarget.com · almanartv.com.lb
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tariffs took effect on July 24, 2026, after a temporary 10% worldwide tariff expired. thesheffieldpress.com · newstarget.com · almanartv.com.lb
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Peru’s avocado exports remain tariff‑free while other Peruvian goods face a 12.5% duty. lahora.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Trump administration imposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners. thesheffieldpress.com · newstarget.com · theindependent.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] U.S. small businesses filed lawsuits challenging the new tariffs within a day of their implementation. thesheffieldpress.com · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · almanartv.com.lb
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chile faces a 12.5% tariff on its exports to the United States. publimicro.cl · thesheffieldpress.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the tariffs. newstarget.com · theindependent.co · thesheffieldpress.com · almanartv.com.lb
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chile is subject to the 12.5% tariff on its exports to the United States. publimicro.cl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tariff rates are 10% for some partners and 12.5% for others, covering about 99% of U.S. imports. thesheffieldpress.com · newstarget.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Colombia’s exports face a 12.5% tariff on most products, with exemptions for sectors such as fuels, gold and bananas. libretadeapuntes.com · www.philstockworld.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The tariffs target countries that the United States says have not effectively prohibited imports made with forced labour. thesheffieldpress.com · newstarget.com · edmonton.citynews.ca · almanartv.com.lb