Taiwan Tightens Rules To Block Forced Labor Imports
Taiwan says it is stepping up measures to block goods linked to forced labor after the US raised concerns over the issue. The economic and labor ministries will work together to compile information and review cases, with a 12-member cross-agency committee deciding whether imports should be barred. The move follows new US tariffs on 80 countries over forced labor enforcement lapses, including a 10 percent levy on Taiwan. Last year, US customs detained Taiwan-made Giant Bicycle products over forced labor allegations, which the company denies.
Taiwan Steps Up Fight Against Forced Labor
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REPORTER:
The government says it is tightening measures to block goods linked to forced labor after the US raised concerns over the issue.
The economic and labor ministries will work together to compile information and review cases linked to forced labor. A 12-member cross-agency committee will determine whether any imports should be barred from entering the country. The US recently announced new tariffs on 80 countries citing lapses in forced labor enforcement, with Taiwan receiving a 10 percent levy. Last year, US customs detained Giant Bicycle's Taiwan-made products over forced labor. The company denies the charge.
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REPORTER:
Taiwan has established a cross-agency mechanism to block goods linked to forced labor following US concerns about the issue.
The economic and labor ministries will work together to gather information and review cases linked to forced labor. A 12-member cross-agency committee will determine whether imports in violation are barred. The move comes after the US announced new tariffs of up to 12.5 percent on 80 countries over lapses in forced labor enforcement, with Taiwan receiving 10 percent. US customs last year detained Giant Bicycle's Taiwan-made products over forced labor. Giant is the only Taiwanese company hit with a forced labor order, and it denies the charge.
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