U.S hits Nigeria, 7 African nations with 12.5% tariff over forced labour claims

By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has slapped Nigeria and seven other African countries with a 12.5 percent tariff on their exports to America over alleged failure to curb forced labour in supply chains. The action, taken under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 by the Office of the United States Trade…