President Donald Trump and the U.S. Trade Representative office announced new tariffs on imports from 60 countries citing forced-labor concerns [1, 2].
The move signals a renewed effort by the administration to use trade penalties to combat human rights abuses after the Supreme Court rejected more aggressive emergency tariffs earlier this year [2, 6].
The new tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% [1]. These measures are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 24 [5].
According to the U.S. Trade Representative, the distribution of these duties varies by nation. Seventeen countries will face a 10% tariff [3], while 38 countries will be subject to a 12.5% rate [4]. An additional five countries will see variable tariffs between 10% and 12.5%, depending on the specific product being imported [5].
The administration is implementing these specific rates to counter forced-labor practices in the affected regions [1, 2]. This action follows a legal setback earlier in 2026 when the Supreme Court overturned previous emergency tariffs that the administration had attempted to impose [6].
Goods shipped to the United States from these 60 nations will be subject to the new costs starting Friday [1, 2]. The administration has not yet released a full list of the specific products targeted by the variable rates for the five outliers [5].
“New tariffs range from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries.”
This policy shift represents a tactical adjustment by the Trump administration. By implementing targeted tariffs across a broad coalition of 60 countries rather than relying on sweeping emergency powers, the administration is attempting to bypass the legal hurdles established by the Supreme Court. This approach leverages trade leverage to enforce labor standards while attempting to remain within the bounds of judicial oversight.
