Washington: The United States has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from more than 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, citing their failure to effectively prevent the import of goods produced through forced labor.
The new tariffs came into effect on July 24, with Pakistan among the countries subject to a 10% tariff.
The move by the White House is seen as part of President Donald Trump's effort to revive his global tariff policy.
In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's earlier tariffs of 10% to 50% on imports from various countries.
This time, the Trump administration has invoked Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act to impose tariffs on more than 60 countries.
According to U.S. officials, the affected countries have failed to ban imports of goods produced through forced labor and have not effectively enforced related laws.
Countries facing a 10% tariff include Argentina, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Imports from another 38 countries will be subject to a 12.5% tariff.
Several U.S. trading partners, including Australia and Brazil, criticized the move, calling the tariffs unfair and vowing to seek their removal. Norway also objected, saying the tariffs were based on unfounded allegations.
The new tariffs do not apply to imports such as crude oil, natural gas, selected food commodities, and fertilizers.
Products already covered under Section 232 national security tariffs, including steel, automobiles, aluminum, and copper, are also exempt from the new measures.
