Why Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs leave the world puzzled

After the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, the White House has turned to another trade law linked to alleged human rights abuses. DW explains the new tariffs and the debate surrounding them.

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Why Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs leave the world puzzled

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