U.S. Crackdown on Forced China Labor Risks Supply ChainsThe U.S. is preparing to enforce the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, a new law which took effect onJune 21 and will prohibit imported goods made in China's Xinjiang region unless companies can provethey are free from forced labor practices which have become widespread within the region. Thelegislation, which passed unanimously in Congress with support from unions and activists, aims toensure that the U.S. economy does not support merchandise manufactured by workers in detentioncamps. However, the U.S. government has not provided comprehensive guidance on how the law will beenforced, leaving businesses uncertain about the potential impact on the annual $500 billion-plusimports from China.The new law marks a significant shift by placing the responsibility on importers to provide "clear andconvincing evidence" that their products are not associated with forced labor. Many feel this new policyfollows a more "guilty until proven innocent" approach, a concern voiced by various business groups.Companies have campaigned for a less strict approach, seeking a slower phase-in of enforcement, andencouraging the administration to focus on areas seen as more high-priority areas, such as cotton andtomatoes, identified by Congress.The Xinjiang region has long been a flashpoint in the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China,with the U.S. accusing China of mass detentions and human rights abuses which include genocide.However, China denies the allegations and views them as an attempt to hinder its economic rise. While ithas b