U.S. teaches 50 nations to build forced-labor import bans

On September 15, 2026, the U.S. trained more than 50 countries to build their own forced-labor import screening systems. Tech companies buying polysilicon, cobalt and critical minerals will now face checks from dozens of customs services, not just U.S. CBP.

• U.S. trained 50+ countries to build import screening systems
• Polysilicon, cobalt and critical minerals fall under scrutiny
• Checks will come from dozens of customs services, not just CBP