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European Jewish News · Jul 24, 2026

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US: The US has imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK and European Union, covering almost all American imports. The tariffs replace an identical levy expiring on Friday and are justified by claims that key economic partners have failed to tackle forced labour. However, a US trade expert said the move is "not about forced labour" and that Donald Trump is simply "looking for a legal reason to put the tariffs in". The move follows a US Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that many tariffs imposed globally under emergency powers had been illegally enacted. Join EJN:

US: The US has imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the UK and European Union, covering almost all American imports. The tariffs replace an identical levy expiring on Friday and are justified by claims that key economic partners have failed to tackle forced labour. However, a US trade expert said the move is "not about forced labour" and that Donald Trump is simply "looking for a legal reason to put the tariffs in". The move follows a US Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that many tariffs imposed globally under emergency powers had been illegally enacted. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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