India Says Its Labour Framework Already Meets US Standards Amid Section 301 Tariff Debate
July 9, 2026 2:46 PMWashington: India has told the US Trade Representative (USTR) that its legal framework, regulatory oversight and corporate compliance mechanisms already address concerns over forced labour, urging Washington to reconsider its proposed Section 301 tariff action. Appearing before the USTR’s public hearing on Wednesday (local time), representatives of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Agricultural