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Trump Tariff Wave: Forced Labor & Trade Partners 2026

The new US forced-labor tariffs are set at 10% or 12.5% on imports depending on the country and product.

reported by 3 outlets · Reported fact · first recorded Aug 7, 11:30 PM

How each outlet reported it

CGTNChinese state media · Aug 7, 11:03 PM

The tariffs are set at 10% or 12.5% on imports

Details: 10% or 12.5%

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Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 7, 11:03 PM

The EU, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland will face tariffs of either 10% or 12.5%, depending on the product.

Details: 10% or 12.5%

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Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 7, 11:03 PM

A 10% tariff applies to countries like Argentina, India, Pakistan and the UK that have adopted or committed to forced-labor import restrictions.

Details: 10% tariff; Argentina, India, Pakistan, UK

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Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 7, 11:03 PM

38 other countries will be subject to a 12.5% tariff, including China, most of the Middle East, much of Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and Russia.

Details: 38 countries; 12.5% tariff

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Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 14, 9:02 AM

Trump administration announced levies of 10-12.5 percent on imports from dozens of countries accused of turning a blind eye to forced labour

Details: 10-12.5 percent levies; forced labour accusation

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Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 16, 12:02 AM

US tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10 percent to 12.5 percent in late July

Details: 10 percent to 12.5 percent; late July

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