U.S. Expands Import Ban on Chinese Firms Amid Uyghur Rights Abuses

The United States has expanded its ban on imports from five Chinese companies, alleging human rights abuses related to the Uyghurs. This effort focuses on eliminating goods made with forced labor from the U.S. supply chain, including magnesium products from notable firms.

The United States on Thursday expanded its import ban to include five more Chinese companies, citing allegations of human rights abuses involving the Uyghur population. This move aligns with the U.S. government's ongoing mission to eradicate goods produced with forced labor from its supply chain.

The targeted firms include Hong Kong-based Rare Earth Magnesium Technology Group Holdings and Century Sunshine Group Holdings, as well as Xinjiang-based Xinjiang Tengxian Magnesium Products Co. These companies are producers of magnesium fertilizer and magnesium alloy products.

This action underscores the broader effort of the U.S. to distance its market from products linked to forced labor practices, particularly those affecting the Uyghur community in China.

(With inputs from agencies.)