US mulls tariff hike on Philippine exports over forced-labor probe

MANILA, Philippines – A US trade probe found the Philippines lacks safeguards against forced-labor imports, potentially exposing its exports to higher tariffs. In a report detailing the findings of its Section 301 investigations, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Wednesday (Manila time) said “the Philippines has failed to impose and effectively enforce a forced labor import prohibition.” READ: http://US tariff uncertainty drives PH to seek new export markets The USTR said this failure was “unreasonable” and “burdens or restricts US commerce.” “This creates a dynamic where American workers are forced to compete globally on an unlevel […]... Keep on reading: US mulls tariff hike on Philippine exports over forced-labor probe