The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has imposed a fresh round of tariffs on more than 80 countries, to replace a 10% global duty imposed in February, which is to expire this Friday; arousing criticism from US allies and major trading partners.

Trump imposed a tariff of 10% or 12.5% on dozens of countries, including the United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, Australia, India, China and the 27 countries that make up the European Union.

The newest levies were announced late on Thursday by the US trade representative, Jamieson Greer, and is aimed against countries that engage in forced labor.

Australia and Brazil described the new tariffs as unjustified and said they would seek to have them removed, while Norway’s foreign minister said there was no basis for the new tariffs.

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