Senate Republicans Demand Investigation into Temu App Over Alleged Violations
Wednesday, 17 April 2024, 17:12
Senate Republicans Call for Investigation into Temu App
Two Senate Republicans, Sen. Tom Cotton and Sen. Marco Rubio, are urging the Biden administration to look into Temu, an online marketplace with alleged connections to forced labor and intellectual property theft.
Concerns Raised by Cotton
- Cotton's Letter: Emphasizes that Temu's cheap goods result from intellectual-property theft, government subsidies, and human-rights abuses.
- Allegations: Temu allegedly copies Amazon storefronts and sells knock-off Chinese products at discounted rates.
Investigation by Rubio
- Rubio's Letter: Calls for an investigation under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and emphasizes Temu's lack of compliance with forced labor laws.
- Compliance Issues: Rubio points out Temu's inadequate auditing system and unenforced code of conduct regarding forced labor.
The White House, Homeland Security, and Temu have been contacted for comments.
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