The US has proposed 12.5% additional tariffs on imports from India and 53 other nations, citing forced labor findings under Section 301 investigations.
USTR proposes 12.5% tariffs on India and 53 others on forced labor practices (60 Section 301 investigations). Tariff pressure directly raises import costs for Indian suppliers; bilateral trade talks offer negotiated relief window through July 6.
The proposal was announced by the USTR in a move linked to forced labor practices in production
Jun 03, 2026
09:50 am
What's the storyThe United States has proposed an additional tariff of 12.5% on imports from India and 53 other countries, in a move linked to forced labor practices in production.
The proposal was announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) after 60 separate Section 301 investigations.
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