Reports say the Trump administration is weighing whether to add Temu and Shein to the forced labor list, causing a big blow to the Chinese fasting giant. .
Authorities are debating whether to add Temu and Shein to the Department of Homeland Security's forced labor list. Two sources familiar with the discussion told Semafor.
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The label will be another strong clampdown for Chinese companies after President Trump ended 10% tariffs in China earlier this week to 10% trade. .
Both Temu and Shein denied widespread forced labour accusations, even after she revealed that she discovered two cases of child labour within the supply chain last year.
A spokesman for TEMU, owned by PDD Holdings, said, “Temu strictly prohibits the use of forced labor and enforces third-party codes of conduct.
“Sellers and business partners need to ensure that they fully comply with this code and the laws associated with it,” the spokesman said.
Temu added that cotton-based products account for only about 1% of sales and “does not promote the importation of cotton-based products into the US.”
The spokesman said more than 50% of the total US product value comes from local sellers and warehouses.
Shein told Semafor he doesn't know he doesn't consider being featured on the forced labor list.
“A complete and unbiased review of the facts will demonstrate that we are fully compliant with the UFLPA,” a Singh spokesperson posted in a statement. “We prioritized implementing the best implementation by class standards.”
In 2023, a bipartisan investigation by the House Selection Committee found that Temu was likely to ship goods made from forced labor to the United States “regularly.”
The report also condemned Shane for the abuse of the minimal exemption, allowing sellers to avoid paying taxes on packages under $800.
Earlier last year, US representatives reportedly began pressure the Biden administration to ban Temu imports and add e-commerce sites to the forced labor list. For information.
Meanwhile, Shein is facing an increasing scrutiny in the European Union for product safety standards.
At a press conference on Wednesday, lawmakers warned that Shane is flooded with cheap imports that show consumers serious health and safety risks.
