FULL LIST: TRUMP’S TARIFFS ON NIGERIA, 59 OTHER COUNTRIES OVER FORCED LABOUR CLAIMS

The United States has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from Nigeria and 59 other countries and economies, citing their alleged failure to effectively ban goods produced with forced labour.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the measures on Thursday under Section 301 investigations. Nigeria is among countries facing the higher 12.5% rate.

Countries showing progress or commitments towards stronger forced labour import bans will face 10%, while others receive 12.5%. The tariffs replace a previous global duty and affect a wide range of imports.

Full List of Affected Countries/Economies and Tariff Rates (where specified):

10% Tariff: Argentina, Canada, European Union (27 countries), Mexico, United Kingdom, and others demonstrating progress.

12.5% Tariff: Algeria, Angola, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, and others.

The USTR stated the action enforces long-standing U.S. laws against forced labour imports. Many affected nations have criticised the move as lacking sufficient evidence and warned of potential trade disruptions and higher costs for American consumers.

Nigeria’s government is yet to issue an official response to the development, which could impact key exports to the U.S. market.