US proposes 12.5% tariff on Australia over forced labour claims

The United States has proposed a 12.5% tariff on Australia, the European Union, and 58 other countries, alleging they are allowing goods made with forced labour into their supply chains. Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has rejected the claims as unjustified and inconsistent with the free trade agreement, stating Australia already has robust legislation addressing forced labour and modern slavery. The proposed tariffs come as Donald Trump's existing temporary 10% tariffs are set to expire next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.