Trump’s Forced Labour Tariff Plan Faces Criticism from Experts and Rights Groups
The Trump administration’s proposal to impose new tariffs on countries accused of failing to curb forced labour has drawn criticism from trade experts, business leaders, and human rights advocates, who argue the measure is...
US Proposes New Tariffs Over Forced Labor Concerns, Targeting 60 Economies
The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, citing their failure to adequately prevent goods made with forced labor from entering global supply chains. The...
U.S. to Release Key Trade Probe Results in Coming Weeks, Says Trade Representative
The Trump administration will announce the outcomes of several Section 301 trade investigations over the coming weeks, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday, Greer said the...
U.S. Steps Up Influence Push in Peru Ahead of Presidential Vote
As Peru heads into a highly contested presidential election, the United States is intensifying efforts to strengthen its influence in the resource-rich nation, amid growing competition with China. Led by newly appointed U.S. Ambassador...
U.S. Trade Court to Hear Challenge Against Trump’s 10% Global Import Tariff
A U.S. trade court is set to hear arguments on Friday over the legality of a 10% global import tariff imposed by Donald Trump, following lawsuits filed by 24 mostly Democratic-led states and two...
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to $57.3 Billion in February Despite Record Exports
The U.S. trade deficit widened by 4.9% to $57.3 billion in February, as a surge in imports outpaced strong export growth, according to data released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and...
U.S. Launches Trade Probes Targeting Excess Capacity and Forced Labor
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has launched two new trade investigations targeting excess industrial capacity among major trading partners and the use of forced labor in global supply chains. Announced on Wednesday...
US Tariff Relief Triggers Rush and Doubts in China’s Export Sector
A temporary reduction in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods has triggered mixed reactions among manufacturers in China’s major export hubs, with some rushing to take advantage of the opportunity while others remain cautious about...