U.S. Expands Xinjiang Trade Blacklist, Targeting New Chinese Firms

The U.S. has banned imports from two Chinese companies over forced labor allegations, intensifying scrutiny of supply chains linked to Xinjiang.

The Department of Homeland Security added a Chinese steel manufacturer and an artificial sweetener maker to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List.
This marks the first time companies in the steel and aspartame industries have been targeted under the UFLPA.
The entity list now includes 75 companies, reflecting a broadening scope of enforcement across various industries.
China has denied the forced labor allegations and retaliated by investigating U.S. companies for alleged discriminatory practices.
The European Union and Taiwan are considering similar measures to address forced labor concerns in global supply chains.