Office of the United States Trade Representative

President Donald Trump imposed new import tariffs on products from nearly 60 countries, including Canada, the European Union, and Japan, citing forced labor conditions. The tariffs replace previous global duties after a Supreme Court ruling and could affect 99.4% of imports.

President Donald Trump imposed new import tariffs on products from dozens of U.S. trading partners, citing forced labor conditions. The tariffs, effective July 24, 2026, replace temporary global tariffs and apply to 99.4% of imports from countries including Canada, the European Union, Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on products from 60 countries, including Canada, the European Union, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, citing forced labor conditions found in these economies. These tariffs replace temporary global tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated earlier duties.

President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from nearly 60 countries, including Canada, the European Union, and Japan, citing forced labor conditions. The tariffs replace previous global tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court and could affect 99.4% of imports, according to U.S. trade authorities.

President Donald Trump imposed new import tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on products from nearly 60 countries, including Canada, the European Union, and Japan, citing forced labor conditions. These tariffs replace a previous global tariff and could affect 99.4% of imports, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated earlier duties under the IEEPA.

President Donald Trump imposed new import taxes on products from dozens of top U.S. trading partners, including Canada, the European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom, citing alleged forced labor conditions. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, replace previous global tariffs after a Supreme Court ruling and could affect 99.4% of imports. The Office of the United States Trade Representative found forced labor in these economies under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is on a three-day visit to Washington to discuss trade, finance, and investment with US officials. Talks will focus on a bilateral economic partnership, tariff reductions, and financing for infrastructure and energy projects in Pakistan.

Pakistan and the United States made significant progress in negotiations on a proposed reciprocal trade agreement during two-day talks in Washington DC. The discussions addressed tariff-related concerns and broader economic cooperation areas such as energy, information technology, and investment.

Pakistan and the United States are holding trade negotiations in Washington to address US tariffs on Pakistani exports and finalize a bilateral trade agreement. Pakistan secured a reduction of tariffs from 29% to 19% in prior talks, but a US Supreme Court ruling invalidated the IEEPA-based tariffs, leading to a temporary 10% global tariff set to expire in July. Pakistan also faces a proposed 10% additional tariff under Section 301 investigations.

A US government hearing examined China's labor practices and a proposal to impose tariffs on goods linked to forced labor. The Office of the United States Trade Representative is conducting a Section 301 investigation into forced labor in international supply chains, with participants divided on the effectiveness of higher tariffs in improving workers' rights.