Business Supply chain US tariffs increase to 12.5 per cent, effective Friday US tariff increase explained. By Adam Thorn July 24, 2026 Text Size –> The United States is set to increase tariffs on Australian products to 12.5 per cent from Friday afternoon. The increase comes after the current 10 per cent rate, imposed in February, was due to expire, with the White House arguing it was a response to forced labour practices. However, critics have claimed that the human rights explanation is simply a method to circumvent legal challenges that have curtailed President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs…
Author: Adam Thorn
Source: Inside Retail
