US Blocks DJI Drone Imports Amid Labor Concerns

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has halted some drone imports from Chinese manufacturer DJI due to concerns under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), which aims to prevent products made using forced labor from entering the U.S. market. DJI, the world's largest drone maker, has denied the use of forced labor in its manufacturing process, asserting that its production facilities are based in Shenzhen, China, and Malaysia, with none in the Xinjiang region. The company is actively working to resolve the import issues by providing documentation to prove compliance with UFLPA and argues that the claims are unfounded. This development comes amid broader U.S. scrutiny of Chinese technologies, including the potential passage of the Countering CCP Drones Act which could further restrict DJI's market access in the U.S. While DJI drones currently face import delays, the proposed legislative measures have not yet received full congressional approval. These actions highlight the ongoing tensions in U.S.-China trade relations, especially concerning high-tech sectors.