India to block forced labour imports under new foreign trade policy clause

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India is adding a new provision to its foreign trade policy that will enable the government to block imports produced using forced labour. The policy change comes amid scrutiny from the US Trade Representative (USTR). The government will adopt the International Labour Organisation's definition of forced labour as the standard for enforcement. The move is aimed at strengthening India's legal framework in the context of international trade negotiations. The new clause will come into effect thirty days after its official notification is issued.

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