US opens Section 301 probe of India over forced labour
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- United States places India under a Section 301 investigation for alleged failures in its forced‑labour import policy, stating the matter is actionable under the U.S. Trade Act.
- United States proposes a 10 % tariff on imports from Canada, Mexico, and the EU over forced‑labour violations.
Why it matters: India’s exporters face higher duties, while U.S. firms gain leverage; Canadian, Mexican and EU producers confront a 10 % tariff that raises costs and shifts supply chains toward alternative markets.
