The U.S. is imposing a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports, citing global forced labor concerns — but Australia is pushing back, calling the move unjust and inconsistent with existing trade agreements. Already a global leader in anti-slavery laws, Australia argues its measures are robust and wants to see more trade, not tariffs. With new legislation targeting big corporations and 50 million people still trapped in slavery worldwide, the U.S. is using trade as leverage — while Australia insists it’s already playing by the rules.

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