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Trump’s administration is slapping new tariffs—10% and 12.5%—on goods from 60 countries, including the EU, just as a temporary 10% tariff expires. Claiming the move targets forced labor and unfair trade practices, the White House insists this isn’t just a replacement but a targeted response to global labor abuses—with bipartisan congressional pressure cited as motivation. Countries like India that’ve enacted their own anti-forced labor laws get the lower rate. Exemptions include oil, fertilizer, some food, and items under national security or USMCA trade deals. It’s a complex, politically charged maneuver that shows tariffs remain a key tool in the administration’s toolbox.

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