South Africa may soon face higher export costs as the US Trade Representative targets the nation in a significant trade action over forced labour concerns

The move comes months after Washington launched investigations into 60 economies, including China, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and the Philippines.

For countries, including Pakistan, that have 'imposed partial regime with effect of preventing importation of certain forced labour goods', USTR proposes an additional 10% tariff.

EU, UK among 15 economies at 10% rate; SA, China, India, Australia face 12.5% tariffs

Proposed tariff on SA is subject to public hearings scheduled for July 7

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Nigeria and 59 other economies face a new 12.5% US tariff threat over alleged failure to ban forced labour goods, potentially raising duties to 27.5%.

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South Africa may soon face higher export costs as the US Trade Representative targets the nation in a significant trade action over forced labour concerns

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Nigeria, South Africa and five other African nations could face higher US tariffs under a proposed trade crackdown targeting countries accused of failing to adequately restrict…

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