Global Times commentary: US 'forced labor' tariffs are intolerable regardless of the rate

A Global Times commentary argues that the US is using fabricated 'forced labor' allegations as a political tool to impose new tariffs. The piece details the US Trade Representative's '301 investigation' into 60 economies, which led to tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports. It frames the move as an act of economic hegemony designed to strengthen US control over global supply chains, and warns that appeasement will only encourage further trade bullying.