Tariffs as a Trojan Horse: The Unintended Consequences of Forcing Labour Reforms The US has imposed tariffs on dozens of trade partners over concerns about forced labour imports.
While the move may seem straightforward, it raises complex questions about effectiveness and unintended consequences. Forced labour practices in countries like China and Cambodia have long been a concern for the US.
However, using tariffs as a means of pressuring trading partners to reform their labour laws has sparked debate among economists.