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Australia is firing back at the U.S. over new 12.5% tariffs targeting 60 countries, including Australia, citing forced labor concerns — but Aussie Trade Minister Don Farrell calls them “unjustified,” stressing Australia’s strong stance against modern slavery. While beef, gold, and copper remain exempt, Australia is pivoting fast, sealing new trade deals with the UAE, EU, and India to diversify its economic ties. Meanwhile, the government is beefing up its own anti-slavery laws, slapping new penalties on big corporations — as global estimates show 50 million people still trapped in forced labor. The standoff underscores a widening global rift over supply chain ethics, with Australia balancing trade resilience and moral leadership.

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