24.07.2026 09:21
The US has imposed new customs tariffs on 60 trade partners, including Turkey, citing insufficient measures against imports of goods produced through forced labor. Turkey, along with China and Russia, is placed in the highest tariff bracket of 12.5%. The new tariffs will take effect on July 24.
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that, following investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, new customs duties will be imposed on 60 trading partners for failing to take adequate measures against imports of goods produced through forced labor.
In a statement from the USTR, it was reported that investigations regarding various countries failing to ban imports of products produced through forced labor or not effectively enforcing such bans have been concluded, and a final decision has been reached.
COVERS 99.4% OF U.S. IMPORTS
Under the decision, customs duties of 10% or 12.5% will be applied to 60 trading partners, covering 99.4% of U.S. imports, with certain product exemptions excluded.
Countries that have banned imports of products produced through forced labor or have committed to such bans under reciprocal trade agreements will face a 10% customs duty, while countries without such a ban will face a 12.5% customs duty.
12.5% CUSTOMS DUTY FOR TURKEY
The customs duty rate for countries including Turkey, China, Russia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel has been set at 12.5%.
Argentina, Canada, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and some other countries will be subject to a 10% customs duty.
Meanwhile, for products originating from the European Union and Taiwan, the total tax burden will be 10%, taking into account the "Most Favored Nation" tariff rate, while for products from Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland, the total tax burden will be applied at 12.5%.
EFFECTIVE JULY 24
The new tariffs announced by the USTR will apply to products entering the U.S. or withdrawn from warehouses as of July 24. In March, the U.S. administration had initiated investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act against 60 trading partners on the same grounds.
The new decision was announced shortly before the expiration of the 10% global tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump under Section 122 of the Trade Act, which can remain in effect for a maximum of 150 days.
Trump had implemented that tariff after the U.S. Supreme Court found tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to be unlawful. The 150-day implementation period for the 10% global tariff will end on July 24.