US blocked imports worth nearly USD 500 million due to Uyghur forced labour

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The US Customs and Border Patrol has blocked nearly USD 500 million worth of imports from entering American ports this year ... made "wholly or in part" by Uyghur forced labour ...

The decision comes as more Western governments are taking action against companies whose products and supply chains involve forced labour by the Uyghurs in Xinjiang ...

.... the value of blocked shipments this year has already reached nearly two-thirds of last year's figure ...

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Volkswagen cars held up at US ports over part linked to allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang

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14 Feb 2024

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USA: Lawmakers urge administration to intensify actions against imports tied to Chinese forced labour, including e-commerce loopholes used by Shein and Temu

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22 Jan 2024

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Bipartisan congressional leaders have called on the Biden administration to intensify efforts against imports linked to Chinese forced labor, highlighting a loophole exploited by e-commerce firms like Shein and Temu, and advocating for stricter scrutiny on goods like gold, seafood, and critical minerals.
USA: Congress members ask SEC to require Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein certify products are forced labour-free; incl. company comment

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2 May 2023

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US blocked imports worth nearly USD 500 million due to Uyghur forced labour

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16 Mar 2023

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$30m fashion imports stopped for UFLPA checks

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15 Mar 2023

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US releases a third of electronics detained under China forced labour law, data shows

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15 Mar 2023

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China: Xinjiang exports to US drop in September but still higher year on year despite forced labour law

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25 Oct 2022

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China: UN report finds it ‘reasonable to conclude’ forced labour present in Xinjiang

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2 Sep 2022

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USA: Piles of solar panels held at border since Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act came into force

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15 Aug 2022

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Roth Capital says 3 gigawatts of modules have been held; Disruption in trade may slow renewables expansion in America
Uzbekistan: Korean trading company POSCO Intl. seeing rapid increase in profit from Uzbekistan cotton sales after Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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11 Aug 2022

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Bangladesh and Vietnam: Businesses alarmed over risk of 'cotton laundering' following US Xinjiang cotton ban

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27 Jul 2022

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China: Forced labour red flags in car battery supply chain

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4 Jul 2022

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China denounces Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as destabilising supply chains and creating unemployment

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21 Jun 2022

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Global coalition urges companies not to dump Uyghur-linked goods in non-US markets in wake of forced labour ban

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21 Jun 2022

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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act comes into force

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21 Jun 2022

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USA: Companies warn of shipment delays as Uyghur forced labour ban enters into force

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21 Jun 2022

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Companies say they fear the law that came into effect Tuesday aiming to prevent shipping of goods using forced labour is difficult and costly to comply with
USA: Fashion industry explores supply chain digitalisation as Uyghur forced labour ban comes into force

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21 Jun 2022

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19 Jun 2022

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Available languages: 简体中文, 繁體中文
USA: Department of Homeland Security releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy

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17 Jun 2022

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美国《防止强迫维吾尔人劳动法》及其《操作指南》的全面梳理

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16 Jun 2022

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USA: Government guidance on Uyghur forced labour ban released

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13 Jun 2022

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USA: Human rights activists and labour leaders call for stringent enforcement as Uyghur product ban set to take effect in June 2022

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11 Apr 2022

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China: Olympic Committee urged to disclose due diligence steps taken to identify and eliminate materials in merchandise produced with alleged Uyghur forced labour

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4 Jan 2022

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USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law

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23 Dec 2021

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USA: Congress passes bill requiring companies to prove goods imported from China's Xinjiang region are free from forced labour

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17 Dec 2021

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USA: Coalition demands companies to disclose lobbying against Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; includes company responses

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5 Feb 2021

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Apple, Inditex, Nike and PVH provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request. Adidas, Amazon, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Gap, Heinz, Kohl’s, L Brands, Nordstrom, Ross, Target, TJX and Walmart have not provided responses to the Coalition’s disclosure request.
USA: Apple, Nike and Coca-Cola among companies reportedly lobbying Congress to weaken Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Bill

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2 Dec 2020

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Business groups and major companies like Apple have been pressing Congress to alter legislation cracking down on imports of goods made with forced labor from persecuted Muslim minorities in China.
USA: House of Representatives votes in favour of law aimed at preventing import of goods produced by ethnic minority forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region

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23 Sep 2020

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US blocked imports worth nearly USD 500 million due to Uyghur forced labour

Timeline

Volkswagen cars held up at US ports over part linked to allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang

USA: Lawmakers urge administration to intensify actions against imports tied to Chinese forced labour, including e-commerce loopholes used by Shein and Temu

USA: Congress members ask SEC to require Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein certify products are forced labour-free; incl. company comment

US blocked imports worth nearly USD 500 million due to Uyghur forced labour

$30m fashion imports stopped for UFLPA checks

US releases a third of electronics detained under China forced labour law, data shows

China: Xinjiang exports to US drop in September but still higher year on year despite forced labour law

China: UN report finds it ‘reasonable to conclude’ forced labour present in Xinjiang

USA: Piles of solar panels held at border since Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act came into force

Uzbekistan: Korean trading company POSCO Intl. seeing rapid increase in profit from Uzbekistan cotton sales after Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Bangladesh and Vietnam: Businesses alarmed over risk of 'cotton laundering' following US Xinjiang cotton ban

China: Forced labour red flags in car battery supply chain

China denounces Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as destabilising supply chains and creating unemployment

Global coalition urges companies not to dump Uyghur-linked goods in non-US markets in wake of forced labour ban

USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act comes into force

USA: Companies warn of shipment delays as Uyghur forced labour ban enters into force

USA: Fashion industry explores supply chain digitalisation as Uyghur forced labour ban comes into force

美国《维吾尔强迫劳动预防法案》生效在即，美国海关实操指南全面分析

USA: Department of Homeland Security releases Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy

美国《防止强迫维吾尔人劳动法》及其《操作指南》的全面梳理

USA: Government guidance on Uyghur forced labour ban released

USA: Human rights activists and labour leaders call for stringent enforcement as Uyghur product ban set to take effect in June 2022

China: Olympic Committee urged to disclose due diligence steps taken to identify and eliminate materials in merchandise produced with alleged Uyghur forced labour

USA: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act signed into law

USA: Congress passes bill requiring companies to prove goods imported from China's Xinjiang region are free from forced labour

USA: Coalition demands companies to disclose lobbying against Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; includes company responses

USA: Apple, Nike and Coca-Cola among companies reportedly lobbying Congress to weaken Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Bill

USA: House of Representatives votes in favour of law aimed at preventing import of goods produced by ethnic minority forced labour in China’s Xinjiang region