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Which country has banned cotton imports from China citing ‘slave labour’?
A)
India
B)
Russia
C)
United Kingdom
D)
United States

Correct Answer : Option (D) - United States


The United States has issued an order to ban the cotton and cotton products from the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), one of the largest producers of China.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency issued “Withhold Release Order” to increase economic pressure on the Xinjiang region. US cites the reason for the ban as ‘slave labour’ of detained Uighur Muslims used by China.

Published On : July 20, 2021
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