BMW and others bought parts from China supplier flagged for forced labor

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BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen purchased auto parts originating from a supplier in China that has been flagged by the US for forced labor ties in Xinjiang, a US congressional investigation has found. According to the Senate Finance Committee investigation, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover continued sourcing parts made by the Chinese supplier into the US even after they were informed about the banned products in their supply chain. BMW shipped at least 8,000 MINI vehicles containing the auto part to the US after being informed, in writing, of the ties to forced labor. Rob Wyden, Oregon senator and...