Global Business

US President Donald Trump's administration has proposed to impose additional tariffs on 60 countries, including Bangladesh, for failing to meet the target of reducing forced labor. Among them, 15 countries including Bangladesh have been told to impose 10 percent duty and 12.5 percent duty on the remaining 45 countries.It is not yet a final decision, but the proposal has raised fears of fresh uncertainty in international trade. Economists say the new initiative could further complicate the global trade situation as the Trump administration's counter-tariff debate continues.The government is taking the matter seriously. Responsible officials of the Ministry of...