Expanding US Sanctions on Foreign Supporters of Uyghur Forced Labor
This law expands US sanctions against foreign individuals and companies that knowingly support or conduct significant business with entities responsible for human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). The goal is to increase pressure to end forced labor and other abuses. While primarily foreign policy, it reinforces ethical sourcing standards for US businesses and consumers.
Key points
Requires the identification and sanctioning of foreign persons who knowingly provide material support to those involved in Uyghur human rights abuses.
Sanctions will also target foreign persons engaging in significant transactions related to forced labor in the Xinjiang region.
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