US Launches Probe into 60 Countries, Including India, Over Forced Labor Imports
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The United States has initiated an investigation into 60 economies to assess their actions in imposing a ban on importing goods produced with forced labor. India is among the trading partners listed in the new directive.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that despite international consensus against forced labor, governments have failed to effectively enforce measures banning goods produced with forced labor from entering their markets.
The investigation will be carried out under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, which pertains to unfair foreign practices affecting US businesses.
The US authorities aim to determine if countries took steps to stop the import of goods produced with forced labor and how the failure to do so impacted businesses in the US.
The investigation comes weeks after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on various countries and are being seen as moves to revive the duties.
