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25 US States Challenge Trump Administration’s Forced-Labour Tariffs
25 US States Challenge Trump Administration’s Forced-Labour Tariffs
Twenty-five Democratic-led US states have sued the Trump administration in the US Court of International Trade over tariffs on goods from 60 countries. The levies range from 10% to 12.5% and replaced…
The Story in Brief
Twenty-five Democratic-led US states have sued the Trump administration in the US Court of International Trade over tariffs on goods from 60 countries. The levies range from 10% to 12.5% and replaced a 10% global tariff that expired on 24 July. The administration says the tariffs target goods linked to forced labour, while the states warn they may raise costs for consumers and businesses.
India and 16 other countries face a 10% tariff after India amended its foreign trade policy to ban imports made with forced labour. The lawsuit says the administration misused Section 301 of the Trade Act and failed to follow required procedures. It also questions evidence linking the tariffs to forced labour. The court will decide the claims.
The Indian Opinion
The dispute raises legitimate questions about both forced-labour safeguards and the use of tariffs. Claims that all the levies directly address forced labour may be too broad if evidence concerns only three products. Calling the measures simply an illegal tax also reflects one side’s argument. The available facts do not establish whether the tariffs are lawful or proportionate, making judicial review important.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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