Labor abuses and supply chains

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Eradicating modern slavery in international trade is becoming increasingly challenging due to difficulties in monitoring complex global supply chains. Although countries have enacted laws to tackle modern slavery, they are primarily enforced in developed countries. For instance, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, signed by President Biden, has prompted businesses to review their supply chains to eliminate forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China. However, emerging and low-income economies, where cheap labor is abundant, face high risk of modern slavery due to limited labor rights protection and state action. Kavita Chandran highlighted that concentrated corporate power and ownership, outsourcing, irresponsible sourcing practices, and governance gaps further contribute to labor exploitation in these countries.

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