On Thursday, President Donald Trump introduced a new tariff regime, imposing import duties between 10 percent and 12.5 percent on goods from 60 trading partners. This move precedes the expiration of temporary worldwide tariffs established after a Supreme Court ruling.

According to the administration, the new tariffs focus on countries that have not adequately banned or enforced bans on goods made with forced labor. This initiative is one of the most significant trade actions of Trump’s second term. Starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, the tariffs will affect economies representing roughly 99 percent of U.S. imports, as reported by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Officials claim the tariffs aim to help American workers by penalizing countries allowing forced-labor goods into supply chains. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer highlighted the U.S.’s long-standing restrictions on such goods, insisting that trading partners must comply.

The action follows a Supreme Court decision invalidating Trump’s earlier attempt to implement global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, arguing it did not authorize such measures. The administration responded with temporary 10 percent global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, set to expire Friday after 150 days. The new tariffs utilize Section 301, permitting responses to foreign practices considered unfair to U.S. commerce.

Countries showing improvement in forced-labor enforcement received lower tariffs. Those adopting or committing to such restrictions face a 10 percent tariff, while others incur a 12.5 percent duty. Exemptions include oil, gas, fertilizer, and some goods under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

This decision is expected to spark renewed debate over Trump’s assertive trade policies ahead of the November midterm elections.

Countries Facing Trump’s New Forced-Labor Tariffs

• 10% Tariff Group: Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Taiwan, United Kingdom
• 12.5% Tariff Group: Algeria, Angola, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam

Further updates to follow.