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The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing has appealed to the US to adopt a measured approach to proposed tariffs on imports linked to forced labour, arguing that blanket duties could unfairly penalise responsible Malaysian manufacturers and destabilise critical supply chains.
China's National Ethnic Affairs Commission has firmly rejected allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang, characterising such claims as baseless. Officials point to employment growth and new protections for migrant workers across the region.
The United States is concluding its investigation into alleged forced labour practices in Malaysia, with officials signalling a potential 10 per cent tariff could be implemented after July 24 if findings substantiate the concerns.
Malaysia is establishing a mechanism to bar imports made with forced labour, driven partly by US pressure. An inter-agency task force is formulating the policy ahead of potential American tariffs.
President Trump's threat of new tariffs on countries accused of failing to curb forced labour has drawn scepticism from experts and rights groups, who argue the measures will do little to address global modern slavery issues.
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The US Trade Representative has proposed tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, citing their inadequate efforts to prevent forced labour in manufactured goods entering American markets.