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Malaysia has begun facing a 10% tariff on exports to the United States following a forced labour investigation, with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry pledging continued dialogue with Washington to resolve the trade dispute.
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry confirmed that a new 12.5% tariff imposed by the Trump administration took effect on July 24, affecting approximately one-third of the city-state's domestic exports to the United States following a forced-labour investigation.
Singapore now faces a 12.5% tariff on significant exports to the United States following a Trump administration investigation into alleged forced labour violations, affecting roughly one-third of the city-state's domestic exports to America.
The US has announced tariffs of up to 12.5% on South Korea, Japan and dozens of other trading partners over forced labour concerns, replacing temporary global duties that expired this week.
China's Minister of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission has categorically denied allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, asserting that all employment transfers are voluntary and supported by new labour protection laws taking effect in July.
Malaysia is creating a mechanism to block imports produced through forced labour, establishing an inter-agency task force to strengthen trade compliance. The move comes as the US investigates 60 countries for lax enforcement, with Malaysia facing potential 10% tariffs.
Malaysia has seen a significant drop in rescued human trafficking victims since 2023, with authorities attributing the decline to strengthened enforcement efforts. However, officials warn that unreported cases may mask the true extent of the problem.