U.S. Bars Some China Xinjiang Firms on Alleged Abuse; Plans More

  • Measures considered in response to allegations of forced labor
  • CBP bans products from three companies, considering six more
Watch: The Trump administration has banned imports from three companies in the Xinjiang region of China over Beijing’s alleged oppression of Uighur Muslims. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The Trump administration said it has banned imports from three companies in the Xinjiang region of China over Beijing’s alleged repression of the Uighur Muslim minority group, and it plans to add curbs on six more firms and target cotton, textiles and tomatoes from the area.