Forced labour farce: on India and the U.S.’s new tariffs
The United States imposed a 10% tariff on imports from India and other countries allegedly using forced labor, aiming to reinforce the need for a trade deal. This tariff follows a February 2026 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that hindered the country's trade deal ambitions. India is advised to resist pressure for a trade agreement in response to these tariffs, which are viewed as a strategic maneuver by the U.S.