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June 05 , 2026
US Proposes Tariffs on Pakistan over Labor Concerns
Washington, DC: The United States (US) has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Pakistan, citing concerns over the enforcement of measures against goods produced with forced labour.
According to a filing by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the proposed duties range from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent and are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reshape its trade policy after recent legal challenges to previous tariff measures.
Pakistan is among six economies that the USTR said had not effectively enforced prohibitions on the import of goods allegedly produced through forced labour. The other economies identified in this category are Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Indonesia, and Mexico.
Under the proposal, imports from Pakistan would face a 10 per cent tariff. Similar duties have also been proposed for several other countries, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and the United Kingdom.
Meanwhile, a separate group of 45 economies, including China, India and Vietnam, could face additional tariffs of 12.5 per cent after being accused of failing to introduce or adequately enforce restrictions on forced-labour imports. - Daily Times
Courtesy Daily Times
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