The USTR has proposed an additional 12.5% tariff on imports from India under Section 301
Washington argues that trading partners lack adequate safeguards against goods linked to forced labour
Key sectors flagged include electronics, aluminium, cotton, batteries and rice
The proposal reflects a broader US push to use tariffs as a trade policy tool
The move adds uncertainty to ongoing India-US trade negotiations
As the US targets major trading partners, global trade and supply chains face fresh risks