US Plans 12.5% Tariff on Australian Goods Over Forced Labour Enforcement Claims
The United States plans to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, citing Australia’s failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. Australia disputes the justification for the tariff increase, stating its legislation on forced labor is robust and world-leading. The tariff is expected to take effect on July 24, according to one报道
The United States plans to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods due to alleged failure to address forced labor in imports. The US claims Australia failed to enforce a forced labor import prohibition. Australia disputes the justification for the tariff increase, stating its legislation on forced labor is robust and world-leading. According to Gdelt, the tariff is set to take effect on July 24 and applies to 60 countries, including China, the UK, Japan, and New Zealand. Australian beef and gold products are expected to be exempted from the tariff, according to Gdelt. Trade Minister Don Farrell spoke with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the OECD meeting in Paris, according to Gdelt. The US Supreme Court ruled against the White House imposing the economic measures in April, according to Gdelt.
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