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Customs stops imports enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have stopped 631 shipments with items valued at $29.55 million since the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act was enacted in June last year. Over one-third (261) of shipments were denied entry following inspections and 135 were cleared for entry. The remaining 234 are still pending.

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