USTR imposes Section 301 forced labor tariffs on 60 economies

Short summary

USTR finalized Section 301 tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies representing 99.4% of U.S. imports, effective July 24, 2026. The structure varies by economy: 10% plus MFN for 17 economies, higher-of-10%-or-MFN for the EU and Taiwan, 12.5% plus MFN for 37 economies including China, and higher-of-12.5%-or-MFN for Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland. An on-the-water exemption allows goods in transit before July 24 to enter by July 28.

• •Tariffs of 10-12.5% imposed on 60 economies covering 99.4% of U.S. imports
• •Four duty structures based on each economy's forced-labor enforcement status
• •On-the-water exemption for goods in transit before July 24, entry deadline July 28
• •Section 232 goods (steel, aluminum, autos, timber) excluded from this action

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