Discussion questions: What factors contribute to the complexity of eliminating banned Xinjiang cotton from the apparel supply chain? How can the current efforts be enhanced to better address the situation and by whom? Feel free to share any other reflections on the video and the graphs.
Further reading:
- CBP Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics (you may choose “industry”–“Apparel, footwear and textiles”)
- How A.I. and DNA Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Global Supply Chains (NY Times)
- Hinrich Foundation Study: Impact of US anti-forced labor laws on Vietnam’s textile industry
FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing 