US Expands Entity List, Blacklisting 43 Chinese Firms Over Forced Labor

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security added 43 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, the largest expansion since the law took effect. The new listings cover firms in aluminum production, apparel, cotton, tomato agriculture and other sectors, presuming all goods from these entities involve forced labor by Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang. Customs agents are directed to block such shipments, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection has already denied entry to more than 24,300 shipments worth nearly $1 billion since 2022.

Automakers are among the industries affected, as the list now includes Xinjiang‑based aluminum suppliers that provide material for vehicle frames, wheels and battery foils. Companies must audit supply chains to the raw‑material level and disengage from any entities linked to state‑mandated labor programs, or risk border detentions, legal liability and loss of market access in the United States.