Partners reject forced-labor rationale for US tariffs
By The BriefBrief
Australia and others rebuked the forced-labor justification for Trump’s new global tariffs while many said they will keep negotiating.
WHO:Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell
WHAT:Australia rejected the forced-labor rationale for the US global tariffs and called for their removal.
WHEN:Jul 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM ET
WHERE:Australia
WHY:Australia said its measures to combat forced labor and modern slavery are among the strongest and that the tariffs are unjustified and inconsistent with the free trade agreement.
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