President Trump's Proposed Tariffs on Forced Labor Goods Face Criticism
President Trump has proposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing their failure to curb trade in goods made with forced labor. This move has been met with criticism from various experts, business groups, and human rights organizations, who argue that the tariffs will do little to combat modern slavery and may even exacerbate the issue. The European Commission has labeled the tariffs as unjustified, emphasizing their commitment to a trade deal with the U.S. that capped tariffs on most EU goods at 15%. The International Chamber of Commerce and other groups have expressed concern over the arbitrary nature of the tariffs, suggesting they are more about trade volumes than addressing the severity of forced labor exploitation. 
