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The United States has implemented tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on South Korea, Japan and numerous trading partners following investigations into forced labour practices. The move replaces temporary global tariffs and comes after courts invalidated reciprocal tariff measures.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to confronting the Trump administration over newly imposed tariffs, which hit Australian goods at 12.5% under claims that trading partners have failed to prevent forced labour in supply chains.
The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on Singapore exports following an investigation into forced labour practices. About one-third of Singapore's domestic exports face the new levy, raising concerns across Southeast Asia.