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South Africa seeks US exemption from proposed forced labor tariffs

12 Jul 2026, 09:27 GMT By CGTN
South Africa seeks US exemption from proposed forced labor tariffs
Credit: CGTN

During the hearing, the delegation said South Africa has ratified key International Labour Organization conventions prohibiting forced labor and has legislation empowering authorities to block imports produced under such conditions. It also noted that goods made through prison labor are already prohibited under South African law.