NCTO seeks tariffs on forced labour-related apparel imports from Asia
The NCTO has urged the USTR to impose Section 301 duties on apparel and textiles from China and Southeast Asian countries where forced labour is used in manufacturing.
08 July 2026
08 July 2026
The NCTO has urged the USTR to impose Section 301 duties on apparel and textiles from China and Southeast Asian countries where forced labour is used in manufacturing.
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