Trump threatens tariffs on 60 countries including UK, Canada over forced labour

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: United States

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Trump threatens tariffs on 60 countries including UK, Canada over forced labour

US President Donald Trump has warned of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 nations, including the UK and Canada, over forced labour. The tariffs aim to penalize countries deemed responsible for such practices.

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