New US tariffs linked to claims of foreign forced labor dismay and anger trading partners

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of bans on goods made with forced labor. Trading partners including Australia, Japan, China, and New Zealand criticized the tariffs as unjustified, with officials and leaders from affected nations expressing dismay and vowing to challenge the measures.