Trump Accused of Using Forced Labor as 'Convenient' Justification for Tariffs The White House has announced new tariffs on dozens of countries under the guise of combating forced labor.
Critics argue this move is a convenient justification for maintaining a protectionist policy that benefits big business and hurts ordinary Americans.
At its core, the issue is not about eradicating forced labor from global supply chains, but rather using this legitimate problem as a pretext to impose tariffs that will drive up prices for consumers. The 10% to 12.