Business
Trump Tariffs: EU Pulls Ahead of UK Thanks to Forced Labor Law
On July 24, 2026, the Trump administration justified its new wave of tariffs against numerous trading partners by citing forced labor in supply chains. The European Union, which has adopted legislation banning products made with forced labor, receives better U.S. tariff treatment than the United Kingdom, which has not yet enacted equivalent laws. European exporters gain a competitive advantage in certain U.S. market sectors. China and Canada are compensating for lost American trade by expanding their commerce with other world regions.