Chinese e-marketplace Temu's Alleged Use of Slave-Produced Cotton
Chinese e-marketplace Temu allegedly encouraged suppliers to use Chinese cotton from East Turkistan, risking slave labor involvement. Temu avoided UFLPA scrutiny by shipping items under $800. Suppliers were urged to use Chinese cotton despite risks. Temu briefly required cotton origin certificates but rescinded the policy. Senate introduced a bill to close the de minimis loophole allowing exploitation of slave labor.
Key Points
- Temu allegedly encouraged suppliers to use Chinese cotton from East Turkistan, risking slave labor involvement
- Temu avoided UFLPA scrutiny by shipping items under $800
- Suppliers were urged to use Chinese cotton despite risks
- Temu briefly required cotton origin certificates but rescinded the policy
- Senate introduced a bill to close the de minimis loophole allowing exploitation of slave labor