Asian economies question basis for Trump’s ‘forced labor’ tariffs

Duties tied to US standards, not the legal framework in each targeted economy The latest tariffs are another example of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration injecting uncertainty into the global trade order. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters) NEW DELHI/SEOUL/SINGAPORE — Asian governments and analysts on Friday greeted the White House's announcement of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies with disappointment and skepticism.

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