Australia is facing a new 12.5 per cent US tariff imposed over forced labour concerns.

Donald Trump's administration has been scrambling to rebuild it's tariff agenda after a supreme court decision.

The Trump administration has proposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on all Australian exports to the United States, in a move aimed at cracking down on goods linked to forced labour.

The Trump administration has proposed an extra 12.5 per cent tariff on Australia, angering the federal government.

An investigation by the US Trade Representative has alleged Australia failed to prevent the import of goods produced using forced labour.

Australia could be hit with a new US tariff after the Trump administration accused dozens of countries of failing to crack down on goods made with forced labour.

Australia had "robust, comprehensive and world-leading legislation" addressing forced labour and modern slavery, a spokesperson says.

Australia is facing a new 12.5 per cent US tariff imposed over forced labour concerns.

Trade Minister Don Farrell has rejected accusations Canberra isn’t doing enough to combat modern slavery after the White House threatened a 12.5 per cent levy.