India engages with US over Section 301 probe linked to forced labor concerns

📰 Analysis

The Indian government is engaging with the US over a Section 301 investigation into forced labor and industrial capacity. The US Trade Representative has identified India among countries with inadequate measures against goods made with forced labor, proposing potential tariffs. This move is part of ongoing bilateral trade deal discussions between the two countries. India has been working to address concerns related to forced labor and industrial capacity, and this engagement is seen as a positive step towards resolving the issue.