US Bans Import Of Palm Oil By Malaysian Producer Over Forced Labor

The U.S. government has banned the import of palm oil by a Malaysian producer over forced labor concerns. Announcing the ban, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said it will detain palm oil and palm oil products made by FGV Holdings Berhad and its subsidiaries and joint ventures at all U.S. ports. CBP's Office of Trade directed the issuance of a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against FGV ba