Trump Hikes Tariffs on Australia to 12. 5% Over Forced Labor Concerns The decision by President Donald Trump to raise tariffs on Australian products to 12.
5 percent under the guise of combating forced labor has been widely condemned as a power grab. On its surface, the move appears to be a genuine attempt to address human rights concerns.
However, closer examination reveals that high minded rhetoric is being used to justify a naked assertion of US trade dominance.