New Delhi, July 24 -- The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has raised concerns over the United States' decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Indian exports under a Section 301 investigation into forced labour, stating that the measure lacks a clear factual basis.

In its report, GTRI said, "The 10 per cent US tariff on Indian exports under the forced-labour investigation lacks a credible factual basis," adding that the US has not presented evidence to support claims that India imports goods produced using forced labour, ANI reported.

The think tank noted that India had already amended its Foreign Trade Policy in June 2026 to prohibit imports linked to forced or compulsory labour. This policy change contributed to a reduction ...