India bans imports made with forced labour amid US Section 301 probe

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India has introduced new provisions banning imports of goods produced using forced labour, set to take effect 30 days after publication in the Official Gazette. The move comes as the United States conducts a Section 301 investigation into forced labour practices across 60 economies, including India. The probe examines whether trading partners' labour conditions unfairly disadvantage American workers and businesses. India's policy shift is seen as a significant step toward aligning its trade practices with international labour standards ahead of potential US trade action.

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