Which other Asean nations also face the 10 per cent tariff?

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Other Asean Nations Facing 10 Per Cent US Section 301 Tariffs

Malaysia, Cambodia, and Indonesia are among the Asean nations that will face a 10 per cent tariff under the United States’ new Section 301 tariffs. This action follows an announcement by the US Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Jamieson Greer, concerning the alleged failure of these economies to impose and effectively enforce prohibitions on the importation of goods produced with forced labour.
Rationale for Tariffs

The tariffs are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, a measure that allows the US to take action against countries engaging in unfair trade practices. The USTR conducted investigations, which included public hearings and the consideration of over 2,100 public comments, to address concerns about forced labour. The stated aims of these tariffs are to improve worker welfare, correct human rights abuses, and counteract trade practices that distort the market.
Duty Rate Determination

The USTR determined different tariff rates based on a country's policies regarding forced labour imports. Economies that have established or committed to establishing a prohibition on the importation of forced labour goods, either through a formal agreement like an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) or a partial regime effectively preventing such imports, are subject to a 10 per cent duty rate. For all other economies, the USTR set a higher duty rate of 12.5 per cent.
Tariff Rate Quotas

In addition to the tariffs, the USTR has also determined to establish tariff rate quotas for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Malaysia. These quotas are intended to encourage the importation of US cotton and textile goods by these economies. This measure aims to reduce their reliance on inputs from other sources that may be more likely to involve forced labour, thereby further promoting the USTR's objectives.

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