Trump's Section 301 probe: Why India's forced labour import ban matters
The Indian government has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labor. This move follows a U.S. Section 301 investigation into labor practices across 60 economies, including India.
Why it matters
It reflects growing international pressure on supply chain transparency and the alignment of Indian trade policy with global human rights standards.
Amid Donald Trump administration’s Section 301 probe, the government has revised the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) to prohibit the import of goods that are produced wholly or partly through forced labour.The move comes against the backdrop of a US investigation into forced labour practices across 60 economies, including India.Through an amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced a new provision stating: "The import of goods produced or manufactured, wholly or in part, through the use of forced labour is prohibited", according to a gazette notification issued on July 13.The notification said the new provisions will take effect after the completion of 30 days from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.According to the DGFT notification, the central government may, at any time, issue a notification prohibiting the import of specific goods if, following an inquiry or on the basis…
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