The US is banning imports from two more Chinese companies over alleged human-rights abuses involving Uygurs, it was revealed on Wednesday, the latest development in America’s drive to eliminate goods made with forced labour from its supply chain.
The companies joining the Department of Homeland Security’s Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) entity list are Baowu Group Xinjiang Bayi Iron and Steel, a subsidiary of the world’s largest steelmaker, and Changzhou Guanghui Food Ingredients, a food-additives manufacturer. The restrictions take effect on October 3.
