Trump administration invokes human rights in latest bid to restore ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

The Trump administration is reviving a controversial initiative called "Liberation Day" tariffs, which aims to impose a 10% baseline tariff on countries deemed insufficient in their efforts to combat forced labor. This move invokes human rights concerns, asserting that countries importing goods made by forced labor are complicit in human rights abuses. This policy has significant implications for international trade relations and highlights the administration's focus on human rights as a trade policy lever.