Trump administration considers adding Temu to forced labor list, Semafor reports

The U.S. is discussing whether to add Chinese ecommerce retailers Shein and PDD‘s (PDD) Temu to the Department of Homeland Security’s “forced labor” list, Semafor’s Shelby Talcott reports. The Trump administration has not made a final decision on the matter and could ultimately decide not to list either, two sources familiar with the discussions say. Both companies have denied the use of forced labor, with a Temu spokesperson saying “Temu strictly prohibits the use of forced labor and enforces our Third-Party Code of Conduct, which bars all forms of involuntary labor. Sellers and business partners must ensure their own – and their suppliers’ – full compliance with this code and relevant laws. Temu reserves the right to terminate any business relationship if a seller or partner fails to meet these standards.”