Australia’s exports to the U.S. face a new, permanent 12.5% tariff—up from a previously struck-down 10%—blamed on alleged failures to enforce anti-forced-labor laws. With over $2 trillion in trade between the nations, this move threatens key industries like wine and apparel, forcing price hikes and risking market share. Australian businesses are alarmed, while Trade Minister calls the tariffs “completely unjustified,” vowing to fight back. The U.S. insists Australia’s laws fall short, despite its own Modern Slavery Act. This isn’t an isolated case—59 countries face similar tariffs, adding uncertainty to an already fragile global economy, with sectors like Australian lamb potentially bearing the brunt.
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