This article in the Los Angeles Times examines the Biden administration’s October 2021 move to block tomato imports from two large Mexican agribusinesses accused of forced labor abuses, including withheld wages and subjecting workers to abusive working and living conditions.
“The unprecedented move by the administration blocks only a small portion of Mexican tomato exports in an industry with hundreds of producers but signals a more aggressive approach toward labor rights enforcement against U.S. trading partners.”
The article highlights the role of third-party certifying organizations in ensuring fair labor practices in the food supply chain and mentions Equitable Food Initiative’s work to provide assurance of ethical labor practices.
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