FMM calls for balanced US approach on forced labour tariff action
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) is urging the US to reconsider proposed tariffs on Malaysian goods related to forced labour allegations. FMM argues that these tariffs would unfairly penalize compliant manufacturers and disrupt critical supply chains for semiconductors and electronics.
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This highlights the tension between international human rights trade policies and the practical realities of global supply chain dependencies.
BURSA SGX Home Economic Focus Make The Edge Malaysia your preferred source on Google KUALA LUMPUR (July 5): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) says the proposed additional tariff by the US on products imported from Malaysia on grounds of forced labour should not be applied in a manner that penalises compliant manufacturers, or disrupts established trade and supply-chain relationships between the two countries.
The article presents the industry's perspective on trade policy without taking a stance on the validity of the forced labour allegations.
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