Asian Trade Centre's Elms on US' Ban on Goods from Xinjiang Region

The video discusses the potential impact of new labor laws on global supply chains, focusing on forced labor in China. It highlights the challenges of implementing these laws, especially in developing countries, and the economic implications for both developed and developing nations. The discussion also covers China's potential response and the role of the US in setting trade standards. Finally, it examines the current state of US-China trade relations and the possibility of tariff changes.

What are the potential impacts of forced labor regulations on supply chains?

How might different market standards affect labor treatment in developing countries?

What challenges do firms face when implementing new labor standards?

In what ways could the enforcement of labor laws in China affect international trade?

What are the implications of setting labor standards as a baseline for future trade agreements?

What are the economic consequences of applying extraterritorial laws on imports?

How might the Biden administration's decisions on tariffs impact supply chains?