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USTR Greer signals upcoming US trade enforcement actions against forced labor
SMELO·US·2 days ago
The US administration is preparing to implement Section 301 tariffs targeting imports linked to forced labor practices. While the specific scope and affected sectors remain unconfirmed, the move signals a continued escalation in trade enforcement measures against foreign supply chains.
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The United States has implemented new tariffs on approximately 60 countries, marking a significant shift toward protectionist trade policy. The move has sparked retaliatory measures from countries such as Brazil, which has activated its Reciprocity Law. Confidence is high that trade tensions will continue to escalate, but the specific scope and impact of the tariffs remain uncertain.