Trump angers trade partners with new hikes on tariffs linked to claims of forced labor

The latest round of tariff hikes by President Trump, targeting countries he accused of not sufficiently banning goods made with forced labor, has sparked significant backlash from major trade partners like China, Japan, and Australia. The new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, were met with criticism as Australia's trade minister called them "completely unjustified." This move risks further straining international trade relations and could have broader implications for global economic stability.