New Delhi, July 8 -- India has urged the United States to withdraw its proposal to impose an additional 12.5 percent tariff on Indian imports under a Section 301 investigation into alleged forced labour-related trade practices, arguing that the proposed action lacks sufficient evidence and a country-specific assessment.

India Challenges Proposed US Tariffs

In a submission to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) dated July 6, India said the investigation does not establish how its laws or policies constitute an 'unreasonable' trade practice under Section 301 or demonstrate any measurable harm to US industry.

The USTR launched two separate Section 301 investigations in March covering 60 economies over concerns rela...