U.S. Trade Representative proposes 10% or 12.5% tariffs on 60 trade partners

The United States Trade Representative released an update stating that a number of trade partners had failed to address imports of goods made with forced labor. The office said the goods were therefore subject to action under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act.

The update proposes tariffs of 10% on economies that have taken steps against forced labor, including Canada, Mexico, the EU, and the UK. Other economies, including China, Brazil, and India, would face a 12.5% tariff. The plan covers 60 trade partners.

Tariff exemptions listed An annex lists exemptions for several food items, including tomatoes, orange juice, coffee, and beef. The annex also exempts copper, nickel, and titanium, metals used in semiconductor production. Ambassador Jamieson Greer said in a statement that the failure of trading partners to address the issue was unacceptable.

The statement added that the United States would no longer tolerate the resulting disparity for American workers.

Prior tariff rulings noted The report follows a February Supreme Court ruling that required repayment of earlier tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Congressional documents placed the amount at $129 billion. The update comes after multiple trade agreements signed following the April 2025 tariff announcements.