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Federal agents investigating sugar exporter over forced labor allegations

“This could be the first time a corporation would be held criminally liable for forced labor in their own supply chains.”

[Reveal]

China curbs graphite exports in latest critical minerals squeeze

“Graphite, a soft form of carbon, is a key component of batteries for electric vehicles and China is the world's top producer, accounting for two-thirds of global supply, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).”

[Reuters]

Mexico restricts imports of dozens of petroleum and petrochemical products

“A Reuters review of Mexican import data showed that the most important refined petroleum and petrochemical products the country imports - premium and regular gasoline, and conventional diesel - were not affected.”

[Reuters]

WTO members reach deal to support LDCs on path to graduation

“The decision encourages WTO members that remove countries from their duty-free and quota-free preference programmes upon graduation from the UN LDC list to provide a smooth and sustainable transition period for the withdrawal of these preferences after graduation.”

[TBS News]

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