What is the legal basis for Trump's latest global tariffs on forced labor, and how do they relate to his previously struck-down 'Liberation Day' tariffs?

Trump's latest global tariffs—10% or 12.5% duties on 60 countries over allegedly weak enforcement of forced-labor bans—are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the same statute used against China during his first term; they 'almost directly replace' the expired 10% temporary tariff and rebuild part of the original 'Liberation Day' tariffs (10%–50% on nearly every country), which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down as illegal because they relied on an untested national emergencies law.

What are the next major tariff actions expected under Trump's revised trade strategy, and which countries or issues are targeted?

The next major tariff actions include a Section 301 investigation into excess industrial capacity targeting 16 big trading partners—including China, the EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, and Vietnam—as well as probes into alleged intellectual property theft by Vietnam and national security protections for strategic industries such as semiconductors, robotics, and industrial machinery.

Trump Tariff Wave Likely to Persist; More Measures Expected

Jul 25, 2026

President Trump is rebuilding his tariff agenda using court-tested trade laws targeting forced labor and excess industrial capacity across 60 countries. The policy impacts diverse sectors including oil, dairy, and semiconductors, creating uncertainty for global supply chains.

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