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India avoids worst US forced labor tariffs after policy shift, trade talks continue

India has avoided the highest tariff rates imposed by the US concerning forced labor imports, thanks to a recent policy change banning such goods. While this resulted in a lower 10% tariff instead of a threatened 12.5%, analysts suggest that significant trade discussions are still necessary to finalize a broader trade deal. The US action, taken under Section 301 of the Trade Act, targets economies accused of not adequately addressing forced labor in their supply chains. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy change by a major economy in response to US trade actions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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India avoids worst US forced labor tariffs after policy shift, trade talks continue

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    India spared worst of US ‘forced labour’ tariffs, but hard talks loom

    India has been spared the worst of Washington’s latest tariff action, but analysts say much work still needs to be done to secure a long-awaited US trade deal despite the lower-than-expected levy. The Trump administration’s fresh round of tariffs, unveiled last week, targeted 60 …