US opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries over forced labor - Reuters

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March 13, 2026
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US launches trade probe targeting 60 countries over alleged forced labor practices

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The US has launched an unfair trade practices investigation targeting 60 countries over forced labor concerns. The probe will examine trade practices across these nations to determine potential violations related to forced labor in their supply chains.

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