Partner Kenya Davis was quoted in multiple Associated Press stories examining the Trump administration’s new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners tied to forced-labor enforcement. The articles explored the legal basis for the tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, international reaction to the measures, and ongoing debate over their effectiveness in combating forced labor.
Kenya mentioned that the level of effectiveness is certainly up for debate for addressing forced labor, noting that the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act has helped bring greater attention to labor trafficking and forced-labor issues. She told the Associated Press, however, that while import bans can raise awareness and drive action, their long-term effectiveness depends on a more comprehensive approach, including greater transparency surrounding government investigations and programs that help countries strengthen and enforce meaningful bans.
Kenya’s quotes were included in PBS News, Fortune, and ABC News coverage.