[Forced Labor Series] Battling the Unseen Enemy: Confronting Forced Labor Across International Borders with Ana Hinojosa

Welcome to another episode of Simply Trade's Forced Labor series of shows. This week our special guest, Ana Hinojosa, discusses the critical topic of forced labor and its impact on global trade. The episode covers the recent implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in the US, alongside similar laws enacted in Canada and Mexico.

Main Points

1. The impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in the US

2. Canada and Mexico's forced labor prevention laws

3. Challenges in implementing forced labor legislation across borders

4. The importance of protecting human rights in global trade

Episode Discussion Overview

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in the US
Ana highlights the recent implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in the US, which aims to prohibit the importation of goods produced with forced labor. She touches on the background and objectives of the law, particularly in relation to its impact on products connected to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.

Forced Labor Laws in Canada and Mexico
The conversation expands to cover forced labor laws in Canada and Mexico, both of which have enacted legislation to address this critical issue. Andy and Lalo discuss the challenges faced by both countries as they work towards implementing and enforcing their respective laws.

Implementation Challenges
Ana shares insights regarding potential hurdles that the US, Canada, and Mexico may face when enforcing their forced labor legislation, emphasizing the importance of government cooperation and cross-border collaboration.

Human Rights and Global Trade
As they delve into the broader implications of these new regulations, Andy, Lalo, and Ana stress the importance of protecting human rights across the global trade landscape. The conversation circles back to the need for further efforts by all parties to ensure the prevention of forced labor in global supply chains.

Don't miss this insightful discussion, which offers a unique perspective on the critical issue of forced labor and its wide-ranging implications for those involved in international trade.

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 
Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

References:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com
• Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 
• Ana Hinojosa - ana.hinojosa@abhglobalconsulting.com
• Ana Hinojosa - www.linkedin.com/in/ana-hinojosa-9a618913/ 

   

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