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Richard Mojica Quoted on Forced Labor Tariffs in the Wall Street Journal

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"Trump's Tariffs Put a Spotlight on Forced Labor. It Isn't Going Away"

Wall Street Journal

Richard Mojica discussed in the Wall Street Journal how the Trump administration's use of forced labor concerns to justify new tariffs has increased global scrutiny of supply chains and prompted countries around the world to strengthen their forced labor enforcement efforts. While the tariffs face a legal challenge, governments including Canada, Colombia, India, Mexico, and Argentina have moved to adopt or enhance forced labor compliance measures. Mojica emphasized that the broader trend is likely to continue, stating, "Countries that have gone through this are unlikely to wind down any of these laws." As a result, Mojica suggested businesses should expect expanding forced labor compliance requirements and heightened supply chain transparency obligations worldwide.