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U.S. sued over imports of cocoa harvested by child labor

“The nonprofit group says it filed the suit because Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security have ignored extensive evidence documenting children cultivating cocoa destined for well-known U.S. candy makers.”

[Los Angeles Times]

Chinese duties on U.S. imports 'inconsistent' with WTO obligations

“The WTO ruled last year that the U.S. move had also violated international trade rules, with Washington also appealing the decision.”

[Reuters]

Chinese customs authorities roll out new measures to support CBZs

“The new measures will optimize inspection and quarantine operations, launch the classified and graded management of checkpoints, and upgrade key commodity management.”

[Xinhua]

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