What is the US' forced labour tariff and what it means for India?
The US imposed a 10% tariff on imports from India under Section 301 for alleged failure to enforce forced labour bans.
India secured a lower rate than the originally proposed 12.5% tariff, adding uncertainty to India-US trade negotiations.
The tariff covers 60 economies and replaces a temporary 10% global tariff imposed earlier in 2026.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated the action addresses both human rights abuses and unfair trade practices.
India remains under a separate Section 301 investigation into excess manufacturing capacity, raising concerns for exporters.
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