US proposes action against 60 countries over forced labour concerns: Why India is on the list

 The US Trade Representative has proposed additional tariffs on goods from 54 economies, including India, over concerns about forced labor in supply chains. This move, stemming from a Section 301 investigation, could impact India’s exports, particularly those relying on Chinese inputs, despite existing domestic prohibitions on forced labor. The US Trade Representative has proposed additional tariffs on goods from 54 economies, including India, over concerns about forced labor in supply chains. This move, stemming from a Section 301 investigation, could impact India’s exports, particularly those relying on Chinese inputs, despite existing domestic prohibitions on forced labor.