USTR’s Section 301 hearing on forced labor focuses on China
By Bradley Dress ( April 28, 2026, 23:25 GMT | Insight) -- The Office of the US Trade Representative’s hearing Tuesday into forced labor allegations from 60 countries brought support to tackle a lingering global issue but also sparked worry over whether tariffs are the right approach, as China’s alleged violations of labor rights drove much of the concern during the all-day proceeding. The Office of the US Trade Representative’s hearing Tuesday into forced labor allegations from 60 countries brought support to tackle a lingering global issue but also sparked worry over whether tariffs are the right approach, as China’s alleged violations of labor rights drove much of the concern during the all-day proceeding. ...
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