The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu for potential violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), which could lead to a ban on its products in the United States. According to reports by The New York Post, the investigation centers on allegations that Temu relies on forced labor in its supply chains, particularly from China's Xinjiang region, to maintain its extremely low prices.
A senior DHS official confirmed the investigation, though the Biden administration has not yet taken formal action against the retailer....
