US initiates ‘forced labour’ trade probe against India, 59 others

The probe covers sectors, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, batteries, electronics, chemicals, machinery, semiconductors, and solar modules. “The Trade Representative initiated Section 301 investigations to examine whether the failure of the various economies listed in Annex A to prohibit the importation of goods produced wholly or in part with forced labour is unreasonable or discriminatory and burdens or restricts US commerce… If any determination is affirmative, the Trade Representative must determine whether action is appropriate, and if so, what action to take,” United States Trade Representative (USTR) said. Apart from India, the list of trade partners under US scrutiny included close…