The US Department of Homeland Security and State Department announced the addition of 43 Chinese companies to the list of entities subject to import restrictions under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), effective July 31. The action targets firms in mining, metals, agriculture, transportation, and seafood processing. The total number of sanctioned Chinese companies now stands at 187.
The United States Department of Homeland Security and State Department on Friday added 43 Chinese companies to the list of entities subject to import restrictions under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), effective immediately. The move targets companies in mining, metals, agriculture, transportation, and seafood processing, bringing the total number of blacklisted Chinese firms to 187.
The UFLPA, enacted in 2021, bans imports from any entity found to be using forced labor in the Xinjiang region. The Biden administration has steadily expanded the list since the law took effect. This latest addition is one of the largest single expansions.
The announcement comes amid a broader escalation in US-China trade tensions. Earlier this month, the US imposed tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Israel, citing inadequate efforts to combat forced labor. China has responded with export curbs on US defense firms and rare-earth minerals. The Zioneer has covered these developments in previous bulletins.
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