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US Probes 60 Countries on Forced Labor, Tariffs Loom
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U.S. Trade Representative launches investigations into 60 economies, including Canada, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, to check forced or child labor in imports. Hearings in Washington this week, with experts predicting new tariffs for most nations. This follows the Supreme Courts decision to strike down Trumps tariff wall, potentially rebuilding it through these probes. Canadas Prime Minister Mark Carney criticizes existing tariffs as violations of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. Trade watchers predict new tariffs, potentially sparing Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement-compliant goods, but others warn of stacked tariffs on autos. Canada should closely monitor the situation.
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