Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on about 60 trading partners, including the United Kingdom, Canada, the European Union, Australia, Japan, and China. The proposed measures would target countries that the United States claims have failed to do enough to stop imports linked to forced labour. Under the proposal, tariffs would range from 10% to 12.5%. The move marks the latest effort by Trump to revive his trade agenda and increase pressure on foreign trading partners. The announcement has already raised concerns among governments and businesses that depend on international trade with the United States. The proposal follows a series of legal setbacks for Trump’s previous tariff policies. Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court ruled that his so-called Liberation Day tariffs were unlawful. Trump later introduced a blanket 10% tariff on imports, but a US trade court also found that policy illegal. While legal appeals continue, the tariffs remain in effect. The new forced labour tariffs would use a different legal path. The measures are based on investigations carried out under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. This approach could allow the administration to avoid some of the legal challenges that affected previous tariff programs. According to a government report, many major US trading partners have not done enough to block goods that may have been produced using forced labour. The report examined labour practices and import controls in dozens of countries and regions. The proposed tariff rates vary by country. The United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and the European Union could face tariffs of 10%. China, Japan, India, South Korea, Brazil, and Switzerland could face higher tariffs of 12.5%. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said American workers should not be forced to compete against products that may benefit from unfair labour practices. He argued that stronger trade measures are needed to create a level playing field for US businesses and workers. The announcement quickly drew criticism from international partners. European officials said they share concerns about forced labour but believe tariffs are not the correct solution. The European Commission stated that the United States should respect the trade agreement reached with the EU last year and warned that additional tariffs could undermine that deal. The UK government also responded by highlighting existing laws designed to combat forced labour and modern slavery. Officials pointed to legislation already in place and said discussions with the US administration are continuing. The government added that current trade arrangements between Britain and the United States remain unchanged. Trade experts say the proposed tariffs could create new uncertainty in global markets. Many countries have worked to strengthen relations with the United States in recent years and avoid costly trade disputes. The latest proposal may complicate those efforts and increase concerns about future trade barriers. The measures would not take effect immediately. The proposal must first go through a public comment period and review process before any final decision is made. That means negotiations and discussions could continue for several months. The announcement also comes as the United States considers separate tariffs on imports from Brazil. Analysts say the administration appears determined to continue using tariffs as a key economic and trade policy tool despite ongoing legal challenges. If implemented, the Trump Forced Labour Tariffs could affect billions of dollars in trade and add new pressure to relations between the United States and some of its closest economic partners. Governments, businesses, and investors will now be watching closely to see whether the proposal advances and how affected countries choose to respond.