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US Tariffs Spark Trade Tension with Australia | Australia News
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The U.S. is slapping a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports—part of a broader crackdown on 60 countries—to pressure them into cracking down on forced labor. Australia fires back, calling the move unjustified and out of step with existing trade deals, noting its already world-leading anti-slavery laws. The Aussie government insists it’s doing more than enough, even announcing tougher penalties for big companies to reinforce its commitment. With 50 million people globally trapped in forced labor, Australia argues these tariffs are an unnecessary trade hammer when it’s already leading the fight.
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