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The United States has levied a new 12.5-percent tariff on exports from the Philippines due to the failure to address goods produced with forced labor, according to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) statement on Friday. This move follows similar actions against 59 other trade partners, imposing tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent for the same violation. The decision underscores growing concerns over labor practices in the global supply chain. The Philippines has accused the China Coast Guard (CCG) of aggressive behavior, including blasting a Filipino government vessel with a water cannon near Bajo de Masinloc. This incident…
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