Trump admin ramps up enforcement of Uyghur forced labour ban

Steel, copper, lithium, caustic soda, and red dates now designated “high priority” for border inspections

International container cargo and freight ships docked in Seattle port terminals
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The Trump administration has added steel, copper, lithium, caustic soda, and jujube red dates to a list of high-priority sectors for enforcement under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention