Democrats accuse Trump of using forced labor as ‘convenient’ justification for tariffs

The Trump administration has announced tariffs of ten to twelve-point-five percent on more than eighty countries. The Guardian reports that Democrats have accused Trump of using forced labor as a pretext for the tariffs, with some Republicans also expressing concern. Critics are warning that the measures could raise prices for American consumers.

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