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US forced‑labour tariffs face lawsuits, diplomatic pushback
24 clusters · 161 sources · last updated
Latest: United States tariffs on Asian economies spark supply-chain tensions
On 24 July 2026 the United States made permanent a forced‑labour import‑duty regime covering roughly 60 economies, with rates of 10 % or 12.5 % and affecting about 99 % of U.S. imports. Within a day a coalition of small
US forced‑labour tariffs spark wider regional pushback
20 clusters · 66 sources · last updated
Latest: US adds 10‑12.5% forced‑labour tariffs on shrimp imports from top exporters
The United States continues to apply Section 301 forced‑labour rules to shape trade in the region. After announcing tiered duties of 10 % and 12.5 % in late July 2026 for about 60 economies, the administration confirmed
Australia modern slavery law reforms
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Latest: U.S. forced‑labor tariffs on Thailand prompt Australia’s modern‑slavery law overhaul
In mid‑July 2026 Australia announced a tightening of its Modern Slavery Act, introducing criminal liability and new civil penalties for large firms that fail to prevent forced labour in their overseas supply chains. The
Chile fisheries slump and trade impacts
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Chile's seafood sector hit by jurel scarcity and new US salmon tariff
In early 2026 Chile’s total fish catches fell 41% between January and May, dropping to 817,000 tonnes—the lowest level in a decade. The decline affected industrial and artisanal fleets and was driven by sharp reductions
Brazil‑US trade dispute, tariffs & deforestation concerns
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Latest: Brazil's President Lula condemns US tariffs as strategic error
On 22 July 2026 the United States imposed a 25 % duty on roughly 3,000 Brazilian products and, two days later, added a forced‑labour surcharge of 10 – 12.5 % on 60 trading partners, including Brazil. The combined rate re