US EditionFeds issue detain order on Taiwan-made bike products over forced labor
- On September 24, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a withhold release order to hold bicycles, parts, and accessories imported from Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a Taiwanese company.
- The order followed an investigation that uncovered evidence of forced labor, including exploitative work and housing conditions, coercive debt practices, wage suppression, and prolonged overtime hours.
- Established in 1972, Giant is the largest bicycle manufacturer globally, generating sales exceeding $2.3 billion in the previous year. The company indicated that only products made in Taiwan would face shipment disruptions and anticipated short-term delays as it implements contingency plans.
- CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott highlighted that the agency has a strong history of taking action against businesses involved in forced labor that negatively impact compliant U.S. companies, and noted that any U.S. individual or organization can report suspected cases by calling 1-800-BE-ALERT.
- The order demonstrates ongoing U.S. efforts to block goods made with forced labor amid tested Taiwan-U.S. trade relations and continuing tariff negotiations.
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One of America’s largest bike brands hit with import ban
One of the largest bicycle makers in the United States has been barred from importing products after being accused of using forced labor.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Giant Manufacturing violated workers rights by subjecting them to poor work and living conditions, withholding pay and forcing excessive overtime. CBP said products made by Giant and imported into the U.S. will be detained.The withhold release order follows a report in Le…
World’s biggest bike manufacturer warns of import delays after surprise US customs ban
Giant, the world’s largest bike manufacturer, on Thursday warned of delays to shipments to the United States after American customs officials announced a surprise ban on imports over unspecified forced labor accusations.
Giant Seeks to Revoke US Bike Ban as Shares Fall on Import Curb
Giant Manufacturing Co. said it will petition US authorities to revoke a ban on imports of its bicycles from Taiwan, as the world’s largest bike maker’s shares slumped over the American measure due to alleged forced labor.
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