Asian economies question basis for Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs

Trade warDuties tied to US standards, not the legal framework in each targeted economyThe latest tariffs are another example of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration injecting uncertainty into the global trade order. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)KIRAN SHARMA, STEVEN BOROWIEC and KENTARO TAKEDAJuly 24, 2026 16:02 JSTNEW DELHI/SEOUL/SINGAPORE -- Asian governments and analysts on Friday greeted the White House's announcement of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies with disappointment and skepticism.