India bans the import of goods made using forced labour, even as U.S. investigation is pending
The Indian government has officially banned the import of goods manufactured using forced labor. This move is seen as a strategic effort to address U.S. trade concerns and facilitate a potential interim trade agreement between the two nations.
Why it matters
This policy shift directly impacts international trade relations and supply chain compliance for companies operating between India and the United States.
The government of India has issued a notification banning the import of goods manufactured using forced labour, a significant step towards clearing the path towards the signing of an interim trade agreement with the U.S.
The U.S. is currently in the process of releasing its final decision on the tariffs it plans to levy on countries that it says have not done enough to stop the import of goods made using forced labour.
“The import of goods produced or manufactured, wholly or in part, through the use of forced labour is prohibited,” the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in its notification.
It added that the Central Government may, from time to time, specify the goods whose import shall be prohibited under this paragraph.
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