Dhaka, Bangladesh (CU)_ According to the local media, the US embargo on Chinese goods has had a significant impact on Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector, which is highly dependent on China for raw materials. According to Bangladeshi media, Bangladeshi ready-made garments makers and exporters think that the US ban on Chinese goods may cause a catastrophe in their business.
To note, Bangladesh is dependent on China since it is geographically nearby when compared to other nations and has the benefit of supplying commodities from China within a short period of time. Prior to COVID, the United States levied duties on Chinese imports. In return, China also levied duties on US products. This led to the beginning of the commercial conflict between the two nations.
The United States has imposed a ban on Chinese technology company Huawei, and in 2021, the government also prohibited tomatoes and cotton from Xinjiang. Concerning the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, the United States has imposed a ban on all Xinjiang-produced goods. According to the United States, Uyghur Muslims are being persecuted in the Xinjiang region, where cotton is cultivated, and child labor and labor rules are also being abused in this region. These acts disapprove of the United States’ human rights and labor laws. According to Bangladesh media, this is the reason behind the US prohibiting the goods manufactured here.
In addition, nations and organizations that purchase goods from this region of China and sell them to the United States must guarantee that no forced labor was used in the production of these commodities. The United States has continuously accused China of compelling Muslims to remain in Xinjiang, which accounts for the majority of human rights abuses and genocide. In addition, there have been claims that Uighur Muslims are being detained in harsh conditions in mass detention centers.
According to Bangladesh media, even if the procurement of raw materials from the primary destination is declining due to inflation and recession, there is a chance of relocating from China to Bangladesh in the future. As a result of the restriction on Chinese goods, the garment sector anticipates that the nation’s purchases will be made in Vietnam and Bangladesh. Additionally, India and Pakistan will also be profited.
