Many of those suppliers run through China, which has become increasingly vital to the global auto industry and the United States, the destination for about a quarter of the auto […]
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Back to news homeU.S. Blocks Dominican Republic Sugar Imports, Citing Forced Labor
Charity Ryerson, the executive director at Corporate Accountability Lab, a Chicago-based human rights organization, said the restrictions would be a powerful impetus for Central Romana to improve conditions for its […]
Companies Brace for Impact of New Forced Labor Law
WASHINGTON — A sweeping new law aimed at cracking down on Chinese forced labor could have significant — and unanticipated — ramifications for American companies and consumers.The law, which went […]
Global Brands Seek Clarity on Xinjiang
Ms. Apter said that while no Eileen Fisher garments were being made in Xinjiang and that it wasn’t getting fabric or yarn from the region, the company didn’t know whether […]
Fashion Retailers Face Inquiry Over Suspected Ties to Forced Labor in China
France’s antiterrorism prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into four leading fashion retailers over suspicions that they benefited from and concealed “crimes against humanity” by using forced labor by Uyghurs […]
H&M and Other Brands Face Backlash From Chinese Consumers
Faced with accusations that it was profiting from the forced labor of Uyghur people in the Chinese territory of Xinjiang, the H&M Group — the world’s second-largest clothing retailer — […]
Japan Is Finding It Harder to Stay Quiet on China’s Abuse of Uyghurs
TOKYO — Last summer, Halmat Rozi, a Uyghur Muslim living in Japan, received a video call from his brother in China’s western Xinjiang region. His brother said he had someone […]
China’s Outrage over Forced Labor Charges Targets H&M, Adidas and Nike
H&M faces a boycott. Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Nike, Converse and Calvin Klein have lost their brand ambassadors. Burberry has had to give up an online video game partnership.Western brands are […]
With Concessions and Deals, China’s Leader Tries to Box Out Biden
A trade pact with 14 other Asian nations. A pledge to join other countries in reducing carbon emissions to fight global warming. Now, an investment agreement with the European Union.China’s […]
Nike and Coca-Cola Lobby Against Xinjiang Forced Labor Bill
WASHINGTON — Nike and Coca-Cola are among the major companies and business groups lobbying Congress to weaken a bill that would ban imported goods made with forced labor in China’s […]