US Tariffs Clash with Australia's Anti-Slavery Push | Canberra News

The U.S. is escalating trade pressure on Australia by raising tariffs from 10% to 12.5% starting Friday, targeting 60 countries over alleged failures to curb forced labor imports. While the U.S. argues talks haven’t worked and demands stronger enforcement, Australia’s Deputy PM Richard Marles pushes back, praising open trade and highlighting Australia’s already tough anti-slavery laws — including new penalties for big corporations — as proof they’re leading by example. The standoff underscores a global tension: how to balance trade with ethical sourcing, as the U.S. leans on tariffs while Australia bets on domestic legislation to fight modern slavery.

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