# Trump's New Tariffs Linked to Forced Labor Claims US tariff hikes spark outrage among trade partners. - **Source:** [Fast Company](https://www.fastcompany.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/274653f2-e19d-4955-ac5b-54f98fd2c747 ## New Tariff Hikes The Trump administration imposed additional tariffs on 60 economies, citing insufficient enforcement of forced labor bans. This decision drew sharp criticism from trade partners like China and Japan. ## Strong Reactions Australia's Trade Minister labeled the new tariffs as 'completely unjustified.' Other countries similarly criticized the US move. ## Forced Labor Allegations The US linked the tariffs to violations of forced labor bans, creating new tensions in international trade relations. ## Effective Immediately The new tariffs took effect as temporary levies imposed after Trump's Supreme Court defeat expired. ## Economic Impacts These tariff hikes are expected to have significant effects on global trade, particularly increasing costs for exporting countries. ## Future Steps The US move has prompted a reevaluation of international trade agreements. Trade partners are preparing reciprocal measures. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.fastcompany.com/91579328/trump-angers-trade-partners-new-hikes-tariffs-linked-claims-forced-labor — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._