The United States is considering new tariffs of at least 10 percent on goods from the Philippines and 59 other economies, citing failure to curb imports produced with forced labor, according to a report by Philstar Biz .
The proposed measure targets countries that the U.S. administration deems insufficiently addressing forced labor in their supply chains. The Philippines is among the nations identified, though specific products or sectors affected have not yet been detailed.
If implemented, the tariffs could impact Philippine exports to the U.S., a major trading partner. The Philippine government has yet to issue an official response, but the announcement adds to ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.