The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it will no longer import steel or artificial sweeteners from two companies based in China due to their alleged use of forced labor.

Oct. 3 (UPI) --Homeland Security on Wednesday blacklisted two Chinese companies over forced labor allegations among the minority Muslim Uyghurs population in the Xinjiang region, officials said.

Since June 2022, the entity list has grown to a total of 75 companies accused of using forced labor in Xinjiang or sourcing materials tied to that forced labor, Homeland Security said.

The United States will prohibit imports from two companies in China that are accused of using the forced labor of Uyghurs in the country’s Xinjiang region. The Department of Homeland Security ...

"These additions build on DHS's commitment to eradicate forced labor and promote accountability for the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other religious and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of artificial sweetener ...

Orange County deputies respond to 6100 block of West Colonial Drive on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. FILE - The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen during a news conference in Washington, Feb ...