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US blacklists 43 Chinese firms over alleged forced labor in Xinjiang

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The United States has expanded its import restrictions by adding 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist aimed at preventing goods produced with forced labor in Xinjiang from entering the country. This action, enforced under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act, targets companies across various sectors including food, cotton, pharmaceuticals, metals, and lithium production. The Department of Homeland Security cited connections to the production and sale of goods made in Xinjiang or with the forced labor of Uyghurs and other specified groups. AI

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US blacklists 43 Chinese firms over alleged forced labor in Xinjiang

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucy Quaggin ·

    US adds 43 Chinese companies to Uygur forced labour blacklist

    The White House on Friday added 43 Chinese companies to a blacklist that is meant to block imports made with alleged forced labour in Xinjiang, marking the third time this week Washington has announced measures aimed at China. Enforcing the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFL…

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