U.S. Blocks Palm Oil Imports From One of the Top Producers
- Customs agency will detain palm oil made by Malaysia’s FGV
- Order comes as the company faces forced-labor allegations
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The U.S. has blocked imports of palm oil and palm oil products from Malaysia’s FGV Holdings Bhd., one of the world’s largest producers.
Shipments from the company and its subsidiaries will be held back at all ports of entry effective Wednesday, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement. The order is based on what American authorities say is information that “reasonably indicates” the use of forced labor.