Washington Revives Broad Tariffs
Over the next 3-6 months the US rebuilds a broad tariff regime—starting with 10-12.5% duties on ~60 economies over forced labor—reshaping trade relations after the Supreme Court struck down an earlier set.
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Washington Revives Broad Tariffs, Targeting 60 Economies Over Forced Labor
The Office of the United States Trade Representative proposed duties of 10 to 12.5 percent on most major trading partners. It is the office's first broad tariff action since the Supreme Court struck down an earlier set.
Confirms · USTR proposed 10-12.5% duties on most major trading partners, its first broad tariff action since the Supreme Court voided an earlier set.