Archive · 27 Jul 2026
China Rejects US Forced Labour Tariffs
The United States recently imposed new tariffs on goods from China and other countries, saying they were made with forced labour.
China says these tariffs are unfair and are being used as an excuse to protect American businesses.
China also says it has laws against forced labour and wants the US to remove the tariffs.
The US and China had been trying to improve their trade relationship, but these new tariffs could make things worse.
China is still willing to talk to the US about these issues, but it might take action if the US doesn't change its approach.
The US imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from China and other countries over alleged forced labour.
China argues the tariffs are unjustified and amount to protectionism, accusing the US of manipulating the issue.
China has a comprehensive labour law system and opposes forced labour, but the US has not ratified the 1930 Forced Labour Convention.
The new tariffs could risk undermining the fragile trade truce between the US and China.
China urges the US to remove the tariffs and work together to reduce trade issues and increase cooperation.
- Who
- China and the United States
- What
- Imposition of new tariffs by the US on Chinese goods over alleged forced labour
- When
- New tariffs imposed on Friday; China's response on Monday
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- US alleges China and other countries fail to curb imports made by forced labour; China argues tariffs are unjustified and amount to protectionism
China's Perspective
US Perspective
Legitimacy of Tariffs
China's Perspective
China argues the tariffs are unjustified and amount to protectionism, accusing the US of manipulating the issue of forced labour.
US Perspective
The US imposes tariffs alleging that China and other countries fail to curb imports made by forced labour.
Dialogue and Cooperation
China's Perspective
China expresses willingness to continue dialogue based on mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit.
US Perspective
The US has not explicitly stated its stance on continuing dialogue but has imposed tariffs under the forced-labour probe.
- Tariff Rates
- 10% and 12.5%
- Countries Affected
- China, EU, and 58 other trading partners
- US Section
- Section 301 investigation
- China's Stance
- Opposes forced labour, has a comprehensive labour law system
- US Stance
- Accuses China of failing to curb forced labour imports
- Potential Impact
- Risk of undermining the fragile trade truce between the US and China
- Possible US Visit
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's potential visit to the US in September