India, China among 54 countries facing proposed additional 12.5% US tariff over forced labour concerns

USTR proposes 12.5% additional duties on India, 53 other countries over forced labour import violations

USTR proposes 12.5% tariffs on 54 countries—including India—for failing to enforce forced-labour import bans; hearings July 7. Supply chain impact: offshore IT sourcing from key nations faces cost increases, driving reshoring and stringent ESG procurement enforcement.