President Donald Trump's new global tariff policy has drawn criticism from several U.S. trading partners, who rejected Washington's claim that the measures are needed to combat goods made with forced labor, according to the report.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative imposed new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, applying duties of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies.
According to the report, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Canada and New Zealand disputed the U.S. findings while signaling they would continue diplomatic negotiations instead of imposing retaliatory measures. Australia and Brazil described the tariffs as unjustified, while Canada said it would continue engaging with Washington.
The report added that analysts expect limited effects on many Asian economies because exemptions remain in place for several electronics and semiconductor products.
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