Companies are losing millions of dollars while their goods remain in custody at ports.
, who levied a raft of tariffs on Chinese goods in an effort to bolster U.S.-made goods
In addition to $20 million worth of solar panels in lockdown, there was also a 40-foot container filled with bags of xanthan gum – a common food additive used in toothpaste and ice cream – and $15 million worth of vinyl floor tiles. "We really have to drill down into the chemical makeup of cotton," said Stephen Cassata, senior science officer at CBP. "It creates kind of a fingerprint for that particular region."
Officials sent detention notices to the manufacturers, explaining that merchandise was being held. The companies then had 30 days to come back to CBP and prove that the items were produced without forced labor. Santos says she deals with forced labor issues every day. Her clients include public and private companies in the solar, fashion, energy and automotive industries who have received detentions.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
PETA wins a rare apology from fedsOfficials from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals had the appropriate reaction of “Wow” this week when a federal agency apologized for barring a top vice president of the animal rights group from speaking at a recent meeting.
Leer más »
Low-cost airline sets a June start for SFO-Tokyo serviceIn this week’s travel news, as the Japanese government plans to relax entry restrictions related to COVID-19 in May, low-cost carrier Zipair announces SFO-Tokyo service this summer, with one-way fares starting at $325.
Leer más »
Killer Frequency Reveals June Release Date For PC & ConsolesTeam17 confirmed that KillerFrequency would be coming to PC and consoles in early June, along with a new trailer to enjoy.
Leer más »
Private companies nod toward calls to increase e-bike safetySome companies appear to be taking steps to help make e-bikes safer amid a spate of deadly battery fires in NYC. Uber announced this week that it will subsidize trade-in programs that seek to make UL-certified e-bike batteries cheaper to purchase.
Leer más »
Transgender teacher baffled companies would partner with 'juvenile' Dylan Mulvaney: 'It's ridiculous'UK transgender physics teacher Debbie Hayton commented on the Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light controversy, mocking the company's partnership 'ridiculous' and 'crazy.'
Leer más »
Teck approached by other companies while fending off Glencore offers -Globe and MailTeck Resources Ltd has been approached by a unit of Vale SA , Anglo American Plc and Freeport-McMoRan Inc to explore deals if a planned split of the company happens, The Globe and Mail reported on Sunday, citing two sources familiar with the discussions.
Leer más »