The 60 economies on the US' forces labour tariffs are:1. Algeria2. 3. Argentina4. Australia5. The Bahamas6. Bahrain7.
Under the US' nee forced labour tariffs, goods from countries that have passed adequate anti-forced labour laws will be levied at the lower 10 percent rate, and imports from those with inadequate bans will be subject to the higher 12.5 percent rate.US imposes forced labour tariffs on 60 economies: Which countries will pay 10% and 12.5% duty?(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Which are the 60 countries on 10% and 12.5% tariff list?The 60 economies on the US' forces labour tariffs are:1. Algeria2. AngolaQuick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSSeventeen countries, including India, Canada, and the United Kingdom, are subject to a 10% tariff due to their partial prohibitions on forced labor imports.The tariff rates are based on whether countries enforce forced labor import prohibitions, with 10% for those partially compliant and 12.5% for others not enforcing such bans.The US imposed these tariffs to address the failure of these countries to adequately prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labor.Countries that do not have effective prohibitions on forced labor imports or lack enforcement measures face the 12.5% tariff as proposed by the US Trade Representative.Yes, countries are encouraged to implement and enforce prohibitions on forced labor goods to avoid higher tariff rates and improve trade relations with the US.3. Argentina4. Australia5. The Bahamas6. Bahrain7. Bangladesh8. Brazil9. Cambodia10. Canada11. Chile12. China, People’s Republic of13. Colombia14. Costa Rica15. Dominican Republic16. Ecuador17. Egypt18. El Salvador19. European Union20. Guatemala21. Guyana22. Honduras23. Hong Kong, China24. India25. Indonesia26. Iraq27. Israel28. Japan29. Jordan30. Kazakhstan31. Kuwait32. Libya33. Malaysia34. Mexico35. Morocco36. New Zealand37. Nicaragua38. Nigeria39. Norway40. Oman41. Pakistan42. Peru43. Philippines44. Qatar45. Russia46. Saudi Arabia47. Singapore48. South Africa49. South Korea50. Sri Lanka51. Switzerland52. Taiwan53. Thailand54. Trinidad and Tobago55. Türkiye56. United Arab Emirates57. United Kingdom58. Uruguay59. Venezuela60. VietnamAs per the White House press release, the Trade Representative proposed tariffs of 10 percent ad valorem on goods of economies that:1. Impose a forced labour import prohibition but do not yet effectively enforce it. They are:>Canada>Ecuador>the European Union>Indonesia>Mexico>Pakistan2. Have undertaken commitments in their respective Agreements on Reciprocal Trade regarding forced labour import prohibitions:>Argentina>Bangladesh>Cambodia>Ecuador>El Salvador>Guatemala>Indonesia>Malaysia>Taiwan3. Have imposed a partial regime with the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor goods:> The United KingdomThe White House said additional economies that have:1. Either imposed forced labour import prohibitions include:CambodiaGuatemalaHondurasIndiaSri LankaTrinidad and Tobago)2. Or have undertaken commitments regarding forced labor import prohibitions in an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade> Jordan"As a result of these actions, the Trade Representative has advised me that the goods of these economies should be tariffed at the 10 percent rate to further encourage these economies to effectively enforce such prohibitions, and, in the case of Jordan, to enact and effectively enforce its commitments regarding forced labor import prohibitions," the White House says.Most of the trading partners will face 12.5% tariffs, but a lower 10% rate will apply to 17 countries that have some prohibitions on forced labour. Five other trading partners — including the European Union — will face some additional levy to get their total most-favored-nation tariff rate to either 10% or 12.5%.So, 10 percent tariff rate will apply to 17 countries:Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, and Trinidad and Tobago.12.5 percent tariff rate will apply to the rest:"For all other econom
President Donald Trump is using wildfire smoke from Canada to threaten tariffs. more than 100 million people across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic breathing in dangerous air brought by thick, choking plumes of smoke from wildfires in Canada.There are nearly 1,000 active fires across Canada as of Saturday, according to its government. So far this summer, about 3,500 fires — including a dozen blazes that flared up in Ontario in recent weeks — have burned more than 6 million acres in the country.Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke crisisWriting on Truth Social on Friday, Trump accused Canada of failing to manage its forests properly, blaming the country directly for the smoke now smothering swathes of the US."The United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air, the quality of which is dangerous, and totally unacceptable!" he wrote, adding, "The cost is incalculable!"According to the president, the smoke has become a recurring annual burden that is costing the US billions of dollars, although the basis for that figure was not made clear. He argued that this cost should now be factored into the tariffs already imposed on Canadian goods.Nearly 1,000 wildfires burning across CanadaCanadian government figures show that almost 1,000 fires are currently active nationwide as of Saturday.Officials say the overwhelming majority of the roughly 800 active fires are classified as "out of control", and the resulting haze has drifted deep into the US, reaching cities including New York, Chicago and Minneapolis.Air quality alerts disrupt sport and summer events nationwideThe smoke has forced the cancellation or postponement of a string of high-profile fixtures and gatherings. A baseball match between the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates was called off, as was the RowFest National Championships in Michigan.More than a dozen states remained under air quality alerts as the smoke disrupted summer plans. A baby parade in Flint, Michigan, a rock concert in Herndon, Virginia, and the America's Mile marathon in Pittsburgh were all cancelled on Friday.The economic toll has extended to businesses during what is usually a lucrative season, with Pennsylvania's Kennywood and Sandcastle Water Park both forced to shut their gates because of poor air quality.Republicans in Congress push for sanctions on CanadaThe smoke has added fresh strain to an already tense relationship between Washington and Ottawa, with several Republican lawmakers now calling for punitive measures against Canada.Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio said he intends to introduce legislation next week to sanction Canada and its officials, having shared a post highlighting pollution levels in Cleveland. Representative Nick Langworthy of New York said he was contacting Canadian officials directly to press them into action."Canada must take meaningful action to prevent these catastrophic wildfires and protect both Canadians and Americans," Langworthy wrote on X. "If it refuses to do so, there should be consequences."A group of four Republican representatives from Michigan went further still, writing to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this week demanding a response."We are done accepting apologies in place of action. If Canada will not manage its forests to prevent these fires, the United States will look elsewhere, and act on our own, to protect our people," the letter said.The diplomatic pressure comes on top of existing friction between the two allies over Trump's tariff policy and his repeated suggestion that Canada should become the 51st US state.Chicago records worst air quality in its historySome of the country's worst readings were logged in Milwaukee, Chicago and Detroit on Friday morning, while unhealthy pollution levels also pushed into southern Ohio and West Virginia."Chicago is currently experiencing its worst air quality in recorded history," the mayor's office said in a social media post on Thursday evening. "Please stay
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