Contact: Lilly Gallaher
(845) 527-0956
James Vanderloo Can Discuss the New Section 301 Forced-Labor Tariffs and What It Means for US Importers
MILWAUKEE – Section 122 tariff relief expired July 24, and within hours the Trump administration replaced it with a new tariff regime built on different legal footing. The new Section 301 action imposes duties of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, covering 99.4% of all US imports, tied to whether each country has adopted and enforced its own ban on forced-labor-made goods.
With nearly every major trading partner now affected, few importers will be able to avoid some level of added cost. The change also raises the stakes on compliance: rates vary by country based on forced-labor enforcement, exemptions are limited and product specific, and businesses sourcing from multiple countries may not be layering different duties across the same supply chain.
James Vanderloo, Head at OEC Group Milwaukee, is available now to unpack what the new forced-labor tariffs mean for importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, how businesses can determine their exposure across a 60-country supply base, what the added costs could mean for pricing and sourcing decisions in the months ahead, and why partnering with an experienced freight forwarder is critical for tracking exemptions and staying compliant as enforcements ramp up.
Mr. Vanderloo is readily available to be interviewed at your convenience through video conferencing or over the phone.
WHO: James Vanderloo, Head at OEC Group Milwaukee
WHAT: Discuss New Tariffs and Their Impact on US Importers
CONTACT: Lilly Gallaher (845) 527-0956
