India Challenges US Consistency on Proposed Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs

India has pushed back against US plans to impose new tariffs under Section 301, citing alleged forced labor practices in exporting nations. New Delhi contends that the US approach is selective and inconsistent in its application across trading partners. India argues its constitutional provisions explicitly prohibit forced labor, disputing the basis of American claims. The proposed tariffs, which target imports from around 60 economies, could raise costs for both Indian exporters and US consumers. India has expressed preference for resolving trade differences through direct bilateral negotiations rather than unilateral measures.