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US weighs higher tariffs on China over forced labor allegations

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A US hearing is considering higher tariffs on goods from China due to allegations of forced labor. Business groups and labor advocates presented differing views at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) hearing, with some arguing that increased tariffs would improve worker rights while others expressed concern about rising costs. The USTR is investigating international supply chains for forced labor, which could lead to tariffs on imports from numerous economies. AI

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US weighs higher tariffs on China over forced labor allegations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li ·

    US hearing weighs higher tariffs over alleged forced labour, targeting China

    China’s labour practices came under scrutiny on Wednesday during a US government hearing on a proposal to impose tariffs on goods linked to forced labour, with participants divided over whether higher tariffs would effectively improve workers’ rights. The Office of the United Sta…

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