Debated in Parliament on 7 Apr 2026.
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (a) whether the Government will be represented at the upcoming public hearings for the United States Trade Representative's investigations into overcapacity and forced labour under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974; (b) whether any Singapore companies will be attending these hearings, and if so, what guidance is provided to such companies for the 15 April 2026 submission deadline.
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry following the initiation of investigation into forced labour by the Office of the United States Trade Representative under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on 12 March 2026, what specific steps the Ministry is taking to demonstrate the adequacy of Singapore's existing legal frameworks for prohibiting the importation of goods produced with forced labour.
These questions are addressed by the reply to Questions No 64 to 69 for oral answers during the 7 April 2026 Parliament Sitting.
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