U.S. Customs and Border Protection banned imports from clothing maker Firemount Group, saying it found evidence the company used forced labor to manufacture products. Firemount makes fabric and denim garments in facilities in Mauritius. CBP said it found evidence the company had abused vulnerable workers, put workers in debt bondage, and employed deception and threats. CBP said it based its decision on written and oral interviews, open-source nongovernmental organization audit reports, and other...
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