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DOJ Charges Church ‘Prophetess’ in Multistate Forced Labor Scheme — Feb 18, 2026Federal prosecutors have expanded a sweeping forced labor case tied to a religious organization, charging a third leader accused of helping run what authorities describe as an abusive fundraising operation. A grand jury…

‘Prophetess’ Charged In Multi-State ‘Forced Labor Conspiracy’ — Feb 12, 2026A Michigan federal grand jury indicted an individual for her alleged involvement in a “forced labor conspiracy” spanning Michigan, Florida, Texas and Missouri. Kathleen Klein, also known as “Prophetess,” ran a network…

China Finds Way To Quietly Keep Its Forced Labor System Alive — May 29, 2025China has been moving Uyghur Muslims to factories outside of the Xinjiang region in order to skirt U.S. restrictions on imports using their forced labor, a New York Times investigation revealed Thursday. The Chinese…

China Says the White House is Lying About Biden’s Genocide, Forced Labor Comments to XiReporting — Jul 29, 2022China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has contradicted the White House ‘s claim that President Joe Biden spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping about genocide and forced labor. The Chinese MFA claimed that Biden…

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Is Minnesota’s Green Energy Built on Slave Labor? — Jul 29, 2026Minnesota's carbon-free power push relies on solar supply chains linked to alleged forced labor in China, fueling ethical debate over clean energy.

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Climate Envoy John Kerry Claims China’s Use of Forced Labor to Build Solar Panels Is ‘Not My Lane’Reporting — Nov 11, 2021White House Climate Envoy John Kerry insists that the issue of China’s use of forced labor to build solar panels is not in his “lane” as the U.S. announced a new agreement to combat climate change. After the deal was…

US Tariffs Expand to 60 Partners, Brazil 25%World — Jul 19, 2026The United States is intensifying pressure under Section 301 to address forced labor and other trade concerns, signaling Thailand and other exporters face targeted investigations, potential tariffs, and heightened scrutiny as Washington shifts from broad tariffs to legal mechanisms. Across the region, new compliance demands and findings on forced labor—ranging from a global 60-economy report to the Philippines’ electronic filing rules and Thailand’s ongoing tariff risk—underscore a broad push to trace, prevent, and penalize forced labor in global supply chains.

Biden Declares He Will Be the ‘Strongest Labor President You’ve Ever Had’ If ElectedReporting — Sep 8, 2020Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is vowing to bring unprecedented improvements to the United States labor force if he is elected president in November. On Monday, Biden participated in a virtual event with…

Trump Admin Steps Up Scrutiny Of Electronic, Solar Imports Over Chinese Slave Labor Concerns — Aug 11, 2025The Trump administration since June has ramped up detentions of electronics, reportedly including components for solar panels, over possible links to forced labor in China, according to data from the U.S. Customs and…

On X · @CubsChicago Cubs Defeat Cincinnati Reds 5-2The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 in a game with strong celebratory engagement from Cubs supporters amid playoff implications. Reactions were overwhelmingly positive with no meaningful opposition.2,113 likes · 7m

Watchdog reports forced labor persists in DR sugarcane — Aug 18, 2026A human rights investigation by Corporate Accountability Lab finds ongoing forced labor on Central Romana Corporation’s sugarcane plantations in the Dominican Republic, where up to about 8,000 workers face low wages and poor living conditions, with ties alleged to U.S. figures including Donald Trump and Marco Rubio. The findings follow a 2022 CBP ban on Central Romana products that was reversed last year under the Trump administration, prompting calls to reinstate the ban and tighten U.S. trade enforcement to prevent abuses in supply chains.

US Bans Cotton Imports From China Producer XPCC Citing Xinjiang ‘Slave Labor’Reporting — Dec 3, 2020The Trump administration expanded economic pressure on China’s western region of Xinjiang, banning cotton imports from a powerful Chinese quasi-military organization that it says uses the forced labor of detained Uighur…

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Two Trump Cabinet Officials Join Forces To ‘Make Manufacturing Great Again’ — Jul 16, 2025WASHINGTON — The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced Wednesday they are joining forces in an effort to help bolster U.S. manufacturing. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler…

US plans tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour concerns — Jul 23, 2026President Trump’s administration announced new 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, covering about 99% of US imports, in a move tied to alleged weaknesses in enforcing forced-labor bans and replacing temporary duties that expire this week. Officials pitched the measures as a broad, labor-rights–focused escalation under Section 301, with exemptions and ongoing related investigations into other trade practices.

ALFREDO ORTIZ: Into The Golden Age We Go — Feb 7, 2025The Trump economy is rocking and rolling. Friday’s jobs numbers show employers are breathing a sigh of relief about the change of leadership in Washington. The unemployment rate fell, the labor force participation rate…

SSandra RhodesTrump Seeks Help in Renaming ‘Artificial Intelligence’President Donald Trump doesn’t think the name “artificial intelligence” is “inaccurate” and “very ineloquent,” so he wants help in renaming it. The president went on Truth Social Saturday with a few alternatives — Super Intelligence, Extreme Intelligence, and Supreme Intelligence. “Many people think that the words ‘Artificial Intelligence’ are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Ar59m · 1 reads

US Hiring Races to Record High in May, Layoffs AbateReporting — Jul 7, 2020U.S. hiring surged to a record high in May and layoffs declined as businesses reopened, but the signs of improvement in the labor market have been overshadowed by a resurgence in COVID-19 cases that has forced some…

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US Readies Bans on Cotton, Tomato Imports From China’s XinjiangReporting — Sep 9, 2020U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have prepared orders to block imports of cotton and tomato products from China’s western region of Xinjiang over accusations of forced labor, though a formal announcement has…

US Layoffs Stay High as Weak Demand Lingers Despite Businesses ReopeningReporting — Jun 25, 2020Weak demand is forcing U.S. employers to lay off workers, keeping new applications for unemployment benefits extraordinarily high, even as businesses have reopened, buttressing views the labor market could take years to…

ALFREDO ORTIZ: American Economy Much Stronger Than Jobs Report Suggests — Mar 6, 2026Friday’s jobs report showed 92,000 positions were lost in February, sending the stock market falling. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, and the labor force participation rate fell to 62.0%. However, February job loss…

House Republicans Split as Union-Rights Repeal Surges Toward Final Vote — Dec 11, 2025A rare cross-party coalition in the House forced a contentious labor-rights fight to the forefront on Wednesday, setting up a dramatic showdown over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting federal worker…

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US tariffs Singapore; Allianz buys HSBC Singapore insurer — Jul 23, 2026The US has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Singapore over forced-labor concerns, while Allianz agreed to buy HSBC’s Singapore Life unit for about US$2.9 billion, reflecting a broader push to streamline portfolios in Singapore. HSBC’s sale, including a 15-year exclusive bancassurance distribution deal, is part of its strategy to free capital and focus on core markets, potentially boosting CET1 and enabling higher returns.

US Tariffs Hit Bangladesh, Reshape Global Trade — Jul 24, 2026The United States announced new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on imports from about 60 trading partners over forced-labor enforcement, stating the measures replace existing duties rather than add new ones, with Bangladesh noting no new tariff but a replacement taking effect after a legal transition. The development drew positive EU sentiment toward the tariff framework while the UK and Britain said their trade terms remain unchanged and that zero tariffs on whisky and medical technology could benefit British exporters.

US 301 Tariffs Expand to 60 Partners, Court Rulings — Jul 23, 2026The U.S. will release its final responsive action on Section 301 investigations into forced-labor imports from 60 trading partners, including India, ahead of the expiry of 10% tariffs, with proposed 10% and 12.5% duties depending on partner measures; the process has involved over 1,600 public comments and 107 witnesses at hearings. India has contested the investigations and pressed to address these issues within bilateral talks, while concerns about soda ash market access and structural capacity in several countries are also being considered.