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U.S. Tariffs Target Forced Labor Claims | Santa Fe News
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The U.S. is slapping new 10-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, citing forced labor — but critics see it as a cover for broader trade motives. These tariffs, under a law previously used against China, come as temporary ones expire, and could hurt American businesses if other countries overproduce. Brazil and others are retaliating, while some experts believe the threat may actually curb forced labor. India’s already tightening its policies. Exemptions exist for oil, gas, and NAFTA countries, but consumers face higher prices as inflation bites.
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