The Trump administration is reportedly considering adding Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu to its “forced labor” list under the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), according to a report from Semafor on Tuesday. However, no final decision has been made, and the administration could ultimately choose not to place either company on the list, sources familiar with the discussions told Semafor.
Both Shein and Temu have denied allegations of using forced labor in their operations. In a statement to Reuters, Shein emphasized its compliance with the U.S. UFLPA, stating that it was unaware of any such consideration. Similarly, Temu asserted its strict prohibition against forced labor, citing its Third-Party Code of Conduct that bars all forms of involuntary labor.
This potential move by the U.S. follows new tariffs imposed by China on U.S. imports, which also included several companies, such as Google, potentially signaling a response to President Trump’s tariffs that took effect on Tuesday.
