Combating Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: Is U.S. Trade Enforcement Making a Difference, and Can It Do More?
发布日期
2025-01-08
摘要

The title of this report asks, "Is U.S. trade enforcement making a difference, and can it do more?" In short, the answer to both questions is "yes." Trade enforcement appears to be making a difference, but it can also do more, even if some aims of U.S. policy remain out of reach. Early evidence suggests that many stakeholders are taking note, and some are changing behavior in response. Focusing on the effects of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act of 2021, the authors' analysis suggests that a combination of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) interventions and changes in businesses' behavior has led to a decline in direct imports of goods originating from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. However, deeper ties to that region will be difficult to root out and expunge, and reducing the use of forced labor globally might be yet more difficult. But these challenges do not negate the value of trying.

成果类型
Research
全文链接
https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RRA2500/RRA2534-2/RAND_RRA2534-2.pdf
来源平台
主题
China
发现
Trade enforcement requires active stakeholder participation.Trade enforcement is bringing about change, but challenges remain.Trade enforcement is valuable despite inherent obstacles.Trade enforcement comes with costs.DHS can use indicators to track progress and unintended consequences.DHS needs enough of the right resources.DHS and its stakeholders would benefit from better information.
建议
Look for opportunities to encourage robust stakeholder participation by improving the flow and quality of information.Consider options for taking a more comprehensive approach to combating the use of forced labor in global supply chains.Consider options for mitigating unintended consequences.Work with other federal agencies to track indicators of progress and unintended consequences over time.Develop evidence with stakeholders to inform public debates on trade enforcement.Continue to make the case for funding and staffing, both of which likely need to increase.

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