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U.S. Blocks Imports from 26 Chinese Cotton Traders Over Forced Labor Concerns

May 16, 2024, 12:10 PM

The United States has blocked imports from 26 Chinese companies, including cotton traders, textile companies, and warehouse facilities, over concerns of forced labor involving Uyghur minorities. This move, reported by WSJ, is part of a broader U.S. crackdown on goods tied to forced labor, as outlined in the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The decision aims to prevent goods made with forced labor from entering the U.S. market, reflecting ongoing efforts to address human rights abuses in supply chains.