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Tariffs Target Forced Labor Claims | Toronto News
Trump’s new tariffs target sixty countries accused of using forced labor in their supply chains, slapping 10% to 12.5% extra taxes to push American-made goods — but critics see it as part of a broader trade war strategy. While framed as a human rights stand, the move coincides with expiring import taxes and a push to reduce overseas dependence. Another wave of tariffs targeting subsidized manufacturing is looming, this time designed to withstand legal challenges. It’s a complex, high-stakes maneuver with global ripple effects — and the real test will be how allies respond. Listen in…
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