Tariffs and the Thin End of a Wedge The Trump administration's decision to impose double digit tariffs on dozens of countries has sent shockwaves through global trade circles, sparking concerns about a new era of protectionism and potential retaliatory measures.
For years, American companies have been accused of ignoring egregious human rights abuses in countries like China, Malaysia, and Thailand, where workers are subjected to debt bondage, confinement, and other forms of exploitation.
Despite U. S. government rhetoric on the issue, action has been scarce until now.