US Imposes Tariffs Up to 12.5% on 60 Trading Partners
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries on July 25, citing their failure to effectively enforce bans on forced-labor imports. The action affects most major trading partners including Canada, the EU, Japan, and China.
What's Changing
On July 25, 2026, the White House imposed new tariffs on the United States' top 60 trading partners, with tariffs set at 10% and 12.5%, taking effect at 12:01 a.m. ET Friday, the same day the president's global 10% tariffs expired. The announcement followed a Section 301 investigation conducted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative into whether those countries had properly enforced prohibitions on the importation of goods produced by forced labor.
The USTR proposed a 10% duty rate for economies that have adopted a full or partial prohibition on forced labor trade, and 12.5% for all other economies. Canada, the European Union and Mexico already ban imports of products made with forced labor, but the Office of the United States Trade Representative accused the countries of not effectively enforcing the bans.
What This Means for You
If you're newly arrived or planning to move to the US, expect prices for imported goods—clothing, electronics, household items, and food—to potentially increase over the coming weeks and months. Australia and the European Union were among U.S. trade partners who criticized the tariffs, which suggests possible retaliation that could further affect pricing. If you're bringing household items from abroad or ordering products online from international retailers, doing so before or watching for these tariff impacts on shipping costs and final prices may be worth planning around.
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