South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition led a government delegation to a public hearing in Washington DC on 9 July 2026, hosted by USTR, concerning Section 301 investigations into forced labour practices across 60 economies. The hearing examines acts, policies, and practices related to failure to impose and effectively enforce measures against forced labour. This is a significant trade policy proceeding that could affect South Africa’s market access to the US.
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South Africa Participates in US USTR Section 301 Forced Labour Investigations Hearing
Original: South African Government Participates in the US Section 301 Investigations on Forced Labour