Australia & United States — United States Trade Representative

Australia: Australia condemned the 12.5% tariff as unjustified and inconsistent with its free trade agreement, vowing to lobby for removal.

United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR conducted the forced labor investigation and implemented the tariffs, adding product exemptions and adjusting rates based on country actions.

Australia: Australia is enacting tougher modern slavery laws, responding to U.S. tariff threats and aiming to restore its leadership in anti-slavery efforts.

United States — United States Trade Representative: The USTR listed Australia among 60 countries for potential tariffs due to forced labor imports, triggering Australia's legislative response.

Australia: Australia>>> is among the countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged failures in enforcing forced labor import prohibitions.

United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative>>> (USTR) is the government agency responsible for conducting the investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and formally proposing the new tariffs. The USTR's findings and statements are central to this event.

Australia: Australian businesses, such as Nashie, received refunds, but some face delays. Australia is also subject to new tariffs on exports.

United States — United States Trade Representative: The USTR prepared forced-labor findings that led to new tariffs on 54 countries, continuing the trade campaign.

Australia: Australia is among the 54 economies listed by the United States — United States Trade Representative that could face additional tariffs due to concerns about goods produced with forced labor.

United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative is actively involved in finalizing the interim trade deal with India and has proposed additional tariffs on goods from 60 countries, including India, due to concerns about forced labor.

Australia: Australia questioned its 12.5% tariff, asserting strong anti-slavery measures.

United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR implemented the tariffs on Canada, Brazil, and other countries, and is leading negotiations. Its actions are central to the trade disputes.