US Cuts Proposed Tariff on Indian Goods Linked to Forced Labor to 10%
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-24 13:23:24
US Reduces Proposed Tariff on Indian Goods Made Using Forced Labor from 12.5% to 10%
The US has reduced the proposed tariff on certain products imported from India from 12.5% to 10%. This decision follows measures taken by India to curb the import of goods produced using forced labor.
Washington lowered the final tariff rate for India after reviewing imports of products made wholly or partially using forced labor. An additional import duty of 10% will now apply to the affected products.
This announcement is part of US President Donald Trump's new trade policy, under which new tariffs have been imposed on imports from several trading partners. The Trump administration alleges that certain countries have failed to effectively enforce regulations prohibiting the import of goods made using forced labor.
According to the White House, additional tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% will be imposed on products from these countries. A 12.5% tariff will apply to China, the UK, and Japan, while a rate of 10% has been set for India, Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the European Union.
According to the US administration, these countries and regions have taken steps or made commitments to prevent the import of goods produced using forced labor.
However, certain import categories—such as products covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and oil and gas—will remain exempt from these new tariffs.
The new tariffs have come into effect following the expiration of the temporary 10% import duty previously imposed by the Trump administration. This change has been implemented under the US's revised trade regime.
