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Tariffs Target Forced Labor Claims | Philadelphia News
The Trump administration slams over sixty countries with double-digit tariffs, claiming they fail to stop forced labor goods from entering the U.S., but critics call the move baseless and politically motivated. Using the Trade Act of 1974 — previously used against China — the U.S. imposed 10% or 12.5% tariffs after four months of review, without revealing how the rates were determined. Countries like Brazil and Australia fiercely reject the accusations, while U.S. industries, especially textiles, complain about exemptions tied to cotton imports. Experts question the evidence, noting…
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