The Epoch Times by Rita Li
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has banned all goods made by a leading Chinese sports brand, citing its use of North Korean labor, amounting to a breach of U.S. sanctions.
Founded by former Olympic gymnast Li Ning, Li-Ning Sporting Goods is a dominant sportswear and sports equipment company in China. After reviewing its supply chain, the U.S. customs agency announced on March 15 that it would be detaining its products at all U.S. ports of entry over its use of North Korean labor, a violation of U.S. sanctions. The order was effective from March 14.
The Countering Americaâs Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) prohibits the entry of goods, wares, and articles deemed to be forced-labor products, made wholly or in part by North Korean citizens, including those working abroad, according to a statement on March 15…
