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We are a coalition of 40+ member and partner organizations committed to ending corporate abuse of people and the planet. Website-https://icar.ngo/
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ICAR comment to U.S. Trade Representative Highlights forced labor and Opaque Supply Chains as Significant Foreign Trade Barriers — International Corporate Accountability Roundtable
On October 30th, ICAR, Humanity United Action, and the Human Trafficking Legal Center (HTLC) submitted a comment to the U.S. Trade Representative in response to the request for comments on significant...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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To address a systemic issue such as forced labor in U.S. imports, enforcement bodies must take a systematic approach. In our comment, we argue that forced labor can only be eradicated from U.S. imports if importers are required to provide comprehensive supply chain data upon import.
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
To address a systemic issue such as forced labor in U.S. imports, enforcement bodies must take a systematic approach. In our comment, we argue that forced labor can only be eradicated from U.S. imports if importers are required to provide comprehensive supply chain data upon import.
Even with forced labor import bans that block shipments of products made using forced labor at the border, the U.S. remains the largest importer of goods at risk of being produced using forced labor annually.
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Even with forced labor import bans that block shipments of products made using forced labor at the border, the U.S. remains the largest importer of goods at risk of being produced using forced labor annually.
Labor rights abuses pose a direct threat to fair competition for US businesses in the global marketplace. Companies that rely on forced labor and other labor rights abuses cut costs on labor to artificially lower prices.
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Labor rights abuses pose a direct threat to fair competition for US businesses in the global marketplace. Companies that rely on forced labor and other labor rights abuses cut costs on labor to artificially lower prices.
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Energy Transfer's investments have only been under public scrutiny in Germany, as a result of civil society and parliament activity.
Given the Trump administration’s political agenda, all EU member states must be particularly vigilant with investors from the US. ⚠️
Full analysis ⬇️ 3/3 🧵
Given the Trump administration’s political agenda, all EU member states must be particularly vigilant with investors from the US. ⚠️
Full analysis ⬇️ 3/3 🧵
EU countries are selling critical energy infrastructure to Trump-aligned fossil fuel giant Energy Transfer - SOMO
Since winning a second term, President Trump has rolled out a policy agenda that, amongst other things, gives strong support to the interests of fossil fuel energy companies(opens in new window) . Thi...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Energy Transfer's investments have only been under public scrutiny in Germany, as a result of civil society and parliament activity.
Given the Trump administration’s political agenda, all EU member states must be particularly vigilant with investors from the US. ⚠️
Full analysis ⬇️ 3/3 🧵
Given the Trump administration’s political agenda, all EU member states must be particularly vigilant with investors from the US. ⚠️
Full analysis ⬇️ 3/3 🧵
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After acquiring key energy infrastructure in the Netherlands and Ireland in 2024, Energy Transfer is now trying to buy more in Germany and Poland.
This puts Europe's sovereignty and energy security at risk.
Meanwhile, European regulators appear to be asleep at the wheel. 💤
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This puts Europe's sovereignty and energy security at risk.
Meanwhile, European regulators appear to be asleep at the wheel. 💤
2/3 🧵
October 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
After acquiring key energy infrastructure in the Netherlands and Ireland in 2024, Energy Transfer is now trying to buy more in Germany and Poland.
This puts Europe's sovereignty and energy security at risk.
Meanwhile, European regulators appear to be asleep at the wheel. 💤
2/3 🧵
This puts Europe's sovereignty and energy security at risk.
Meanwhile, European regulators appear to be asleep at the wheel. 💤
2/3 🧵
In conjunction with the report, CAL has also submitted a WRO petition under Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 requesting a Withhold Release Order to block imports of Brazilian beef and beef byproducts, including tallow, made under conditions of forced labor
July 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
In conjunction with the report, CAL has also submitted a WRO petition under Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 requesting a Withhold Release Order to block imports of Brazilian beef and beef byproducts, including tallow, made under conditions of forced labor
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Public Citizen leads 54 global groups in a letter to European Parliament in defense of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) - Public Citizen
On 30 June, 2025, Public Citizen sent a letter to members of the European Parliament in defense of a strong…
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July 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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