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Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty ImagesUnited States President Donald Trump is poised to impose fresh levies on products from dozens of economies by Friday, according to people familiar with the matter, a move to ensure his tariff regime remains intact even after stopgap 10 per cent global duties lapse.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe Trump administration last month proposed new tariffs of at least 10 per cent on 60 trading partners, citing what it said were lax forced-labour standards. The president’s team is preparing to impose duties by the week’s end, though it’s not clear if they’ll diverge from the initial proposal, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss the plans before they’re public.Trump’s temporary charges are set to expire on Friday, and if the next round of levies are implemented by then, the White House would avoid any gap between the two. The plan is not final and could change.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe president applied the across-the-board 10 per cent rate after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous global tariffs earlier this year.That duty was applied under Section 122 of the Trade Act, which allows the president to enact a 10 per cent import surcharge for as many as 150 days to address balance-of-payments deficits. The U.S. Court of International Trade also knocked down that tariff but limited relief only to the plaintiffs and left it broadly intact for other importers.By moving forward with the latest proposal, Trump would cement his commitment to tariffs, despite voter concerns about the cost of living heading into November’s midterm elections.Critics of his policies argue that import taxes raise the price of consumer goods, but the president and top administration officials say that tariffs are necessary to rebuild American manufacturing might and protect domestic industries.Late Tuesday, Trump said in a social media post that generic drug manufacturers must move production to the U.S. or face a 100 per cent import duty from August 2028. If imposed, the duty risks upending a global supply chain that keeps generic medicines affordable for Americans.The administration also vowed this week to impose 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods, dramatically escalating Trump’s long-running trade fight with the U.S.’s northern neighbour. Washington moved last week to apply a 25 per cent tariff on many Brazilian products.Under the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s proposal on addressing forced-labour used to make imported goods, items from dozens of economies including Canada, Mexico, the European Union and Taiwan would face a 10 per cent duty. Products imported to the U.S. from other major economies, including China, India and Japan, would be subject to a 12.5 per cent levy.U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday final implementation of the forced-labour investigation is imminent, though he declined to give specifics. Those duties would be applied under Section 301 of the Trade Act, which allows the president to unilaterally impose tariffs to combat foreign trade practices deemed to burden U.S. commerce.“We expect to see some action soon,” Greer said Tuesday on CNBC. “I can’t really specify a timeline right now — I have a responsibility to brief Congress and other stakeholders before I really reveal that kind of thing. But we do expect action soon on that front.”However, another potential slew of tariffs from a separate probe into excess capacity are not expected to be in place by Friday. Administration officials have recently said the process for those is still ongoing.The proposed results require a formal comment period and hearings before the duties go into place. That means that the complete reimposition of Trump’s emergency tariffs won’t come until a later date.With assistance from Josh Wingrove Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.