Key facts
- Donald Trump proposed new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from approximately 60 major trading partners.
- The tariffs are cited as a measure against forced-labor practices.
- The 10% rate would apply to partners prohibiting forced labor imports.
- Affected partners include Canada, Mexico, the EU, Taiwan, and the UK.
Donald Trump has proposed a new tariff measure that could impact approximately 60 U.S. trade partners. The proposed tariffs would be at least 10% on imports from these countries, with the stated reason being to combat forced-labor practices. This rate would specifically target nations that prohibit the import of goods produced with forced labor, such as Canada, Mexico, the EU, Taiwan, and the UK. Ryan Majerus, Partner in the International Trade Team at King & Spalding, has discussed the potential path forward for these tariffs, including Section 301 investigations and the status of refunds.