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US hearing weighs higher tariffs over alleged forced labour, targeting China
A US government hearing examined China's labor practices and a proposal to impose tariffs on goods linked to forced labor. The Office of the United States Trade Representative is conducting a Section 301 investigation into forced labor in international supply chains, with participants divided on the effectiveness of higher tariffs in improving workers' rights.
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