Episode 36 | U.S. Customs: Fighting Forced Labor
Brenda Smith, Global Director of Government Outreach, details how the United States fights forced labor and what to expect when the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act goes into effect mid-June. We'll also take a look at what other countries are doing, as well as developments in technology to ensure compliance.
Guest: Brenda Smith - Global Director, Government Outreach
Resources: UFLPA Fact Sheet from CBP
4:14 - The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
6:20 - Defining forced labor
7:33 - Responses to forced labor
11:44 - The U.S. Model
13:01 - Proving compliance and due diligence
16:59 - CBP Penalties
21:03 - Technology's role in fighting forced labor
22:43 - Maintaining a relationship with customs authorities
27:35 - Conversations internally and with your partners
20:09 - Closing thoughts
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