Canada says it has “no basis” for proposed U.S. forced-labour tariffs and argues new Canadian measures should prevent the penalties. According to a written submission to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the Canadian government tells the Trump administration that legislation aimed at combating forced labour in supply chains is designed to eradicate forced labour from global trade and support compliance across industries. The submission states that Canada remains committed to working with the United States on efforts to eliminate forced labour. It also indicates that Canada’s approach should address concerns that could otherwise lead to tariffs or related trade restrictions. The Canadian government’s position is presented as a response to the U.S. tariff process tied to forced-labour allegations, with Canada seeking assurance that its legal framework will be recognized by the United States. Canadian officials are therefore pressing the U.S. to base any tariff actions on a substantiated legal and factual foundation, given Canada’s existing and incoming legislation to address forced labour risks in commercial supply chains.
Canada tells U.S. it has no basis for forced-labour tariffs
Canada says it has “no basis” for proposed U.S. forced-labour tariffs and argues new Canadian measures should prevent the penalties. According to a written submission to the Office of the United State...
- Canada submits a written response to the U.S. Trade Representative’s office regarding forced-labour tariffs.
- Canada says there is “no basis” for the proposed tariffs.
- Canada argues that new legislation targeting forced labour in supply chains should shield Canadian exports.
- The submission says Canada remains committed to working closely with the United States to eradicate forced labour from global supply chains.
- The response is made in the context of the U.S. trade process for tariffs related to forced labour allegations.
WASHINGTON — The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs. In a written submission to the United States Trade Representative’s office, the Government of Canada said it “remains committed to working closely with the United States to eradicate forced labour from global […]
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