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Forced Labour Tariff on India - US
July 28 , 2026
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- The United States (US) imposed a 10% tariff on imports from India and 16 other countries over concerns related to forced labour in supply chains.
- The tariff was announced under Section 301 of the Trade Act, 1974, by the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
- India has been placed in the lower tariff tier of 10% after amending its Foreign Trade Policy to prohibit imports produced using forced labour.
- A total of 60 economies are covered under the measure; 17 countries face a 10% tariff, while 43 countries face a 12.5% tariff.
- The tariffs exclude certain products such as fuel, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, and goods covered under existing trade agreements.
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