June 4, 2026
US proposes 10pc forced-labour tariff on imports from Pakistan
The United States has proposed new tariffs tied to a forced-labour trade investigation, with Pakistan among the economies listed for a 10pc duty. The move is part of a Section 301 case revived after earlier emergency tariffs were struck down.
June 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed additional tariffs of 10 per cent or 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies after concluding that their failure to curb trade in goods made with forced labour is unreasonable and restricts US commerce.
According to the US Trade Representative’s office, the proposal is part of findings released under a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild emergency tariffs that were struck down by a US Supreme Court decision in February.
The USTR said it had decided to apply 10 per cent duties linked to the forced-labour investigation on imports from a group of economies that includes Pakistan, Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Indonesia, Mexico, Argentina and Bangladesh, among others.
5 per cent rate, but said the proposed measures cover 60 economies in total.
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