NZ rejects US claims of 'forced labour', as tariffs hiked
- The trade minister says New Zealand strongly rejects the 'forced labour' justification the United States has used for its latest round of tariffs.
- The US is set to impose new tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent on 60 economies, including New Zealand.
- It follows the US Supreme Court's ruling in February the 'Liberation Day' tariffs were illegal.
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- The trade minister says New Zealand strongly rejects the 'forced labour' justification the United States has used for its latest round of tariffs.
- The US is set to impose new tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent on 60 economies, including New Zealand.
- It follows the US Supreme Court's ruling in February the 'Liberation Day' tariffs were illegal.
Sources: Rnz