US imposes new tariff of 12.5% on Switzerland over forced labour

The United States has imposed new tariffs on Swiss goods, including a 12.5% rate on certain imports, as part of a forced-labour investigation. The levies are temporary, set to run for 150 days, and take effect July 24 on specific products entering the US. US officials said the change aims to push trading partners to fully enforce bans on forced labour. Switzerland and Swiss business groups reject the allegations, saying there is no evidence of forced-labour goods entering the US via Swiss supply chains.