PODCAST

U.S. Forced Labor Rules: Targeting Kinks in Your Supply Chain

Destination Country X, Episode 02-2022 | Heightened Customs enforcement and social demands regarding forced labor are shining a light on supply chain dark corners

Kimberly Majure

Kimberly Majure

Principal, International Tax & Legal Operations Transformation Services, KPMG US

+1 202-533-5270

Kortney Wallace

Kortney Wallace

Principal, International Tax, KPMG US

+1 313-230-3056

George Zaharatos

George Zaharatos

Principal, Tax, Trade & Customs, KPMG US

+1 404-222-3292

Pierfilippo M. Natta

Pierfilippo M. Natta

Manager, Trade & Customs, KPMG US

+1 858-750-7216

Podcast overview

The U.S. forced labor rules—which prevent the import of goods made with forced labor—were originally enacted in 1930 as a move to protect U.S. manufacturers from low cost, foreign competition. More recently, the forced labor rules have become an instrument of change in the human rights arena. The U.S. government, civil society, and American consumers are demanding that companies ensure ethical behavior throughout their supply chains. But even the most ethical companies may have problems demonstrating good behavior. What’s at stake?

Joining podcast hosts Kimberly Majure and Kortney Wallace to discuss are George Zaharatos, a Trade & Customs principal from the KPMG Atlanta office, and our newest Futures guest, Pierfilippo Natta, a senior associate from the KPMG Trade & Customs group in San Diego.

 

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