India, July 24 -- The US has imposed a 10% tariff on goods imported from India and 16 other countries as part of a wider action against products made using forced labour.

On June 3, when the US had proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, India was bracketed among countries attracting 12.5% levies, but Washington took note of the amendment New Delhi made to its foreign trade policy prohibiting the import of goods produced using forced labour.

On July 14, India amended its policy to introduce that prohibition.

The government amended the foreign trade policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour, amid a US investigation into forced labour practices in 60 countries, including India.

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