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EU publishes guidelines on the application of the EU Forced Labour Regulation

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On 26 June 2026, the European Commission published its long-awaited guidelines on the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market (the “Guidelines”), available here. The Guidelines are intended to help businesses prepare for the EU Forced Labour Regulation (the “Regulation”), which will become applicable on 14 December 2027. The Regulation introduces a broad prohibition on placing, making available, or exporting products made with forced labour on…

Canada Announces Consultation on Future of Forced Labour Legislation: Import prohibition and positive due diligence obligations

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On July 27, 2026, the Government of Canada launched two complementary public consultations as part of its broader effort to tackle forced labour in global supply chains. The consultations seek feedback on (1) the regulatory approach to Bill C-35, the Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act and the potential due diligence and (2) civil liability measures aimed at combating labour exploitation across supply chains. These consultations mark the next step in developing…

United States: New 10 to 12.5% Section 301 “Forced Labor” Tariffs on Over 60 Countries Take Effect July 24, 2026, as Section 122 Duties Expire

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On July 23, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced final and immediate new tariffs on imports from 60 economies (59 countries and the European Union), including nearly all of the United States’ largest trading partners. The duties are imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and are tied to USTR’s assessment of measures these economies have taken to adopt and enforce prohibitions on the importation of goods made…

Canada Proposes New Forced Labour Import Ban

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On June 12, 2026, the Canadian government introduced Bill C-35, the Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act. Bill C-35 establishes a new statutory framework to prohibit forced labour imports, replacing the Customs Tariff’s current prohibition on importing goods produced wholly or in part by forced or child labour. Bill C-35 is available here. Bill C-35 empowers the Minister of Foreign Affairs to list goods (by country, region, manufacturer) that it suspects are…

US: DHS Release Updated Uyghur Forced Labor Enforcement Strategy

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On August 19, the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans issued its annual update to its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Strategy (UFLPA Strategy). The update expands the list of high-priority enforcement sectors and adds 78 new entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List (UFLPA Entity List). The UFLPA Strategy was first issued in 2022 to support enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), enacted in…

Update on Canadian Modern Slavery Reporting

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Following the first year of reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Supply Chains Act”), Public Safety Canada has presented its inaugural annual report to Parliament and published updated guidance on the reporting requirements. As we look ahead to the upcoming year, it is important for companies to assess their reporting obligations and maintain their current momentum in preparation for the next reporting period. On November 15,…

Forced labor developments in Mexico, Canada and the United States webinar

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Join us for a webinar on Forced labor developments in Mexico, Canada and the United States on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central Time. In this webinar, our panelists will discuss Mexico’s implementation of the new Forced Labor Regulation, Canada’s implementation of supply chain transparency legislation, US forced labor enforcement trends, customs forced labor best practices and supply chain due diligence recommendations. Click here to register.