The US Department of Homeland Security announced on July 31 that it was adding 43 Chinese firms to the so-called "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act" entity list, effective August 3.

The addition of these companies to the list means Chinese snacks, dumplings and global fashion brands now face much higher trade barriers.

This is part of a growing, systemic campaign, using "human rights" as a cover for trade bullying.