A growing number of US fashion companies are distancing themselves from China as their top supplier, with 61% of apparel retail CEOs no longer relying on China as their primary source.

Canadian ethics watchdog, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), has initiated investigations into Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold following allegations of their involvement or benefit from Uyghur forced labor in their Chinese operations.

Bipartisan lawmakers have asked the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein's business practices for evidence of forced labor from China's Muslim Uyghur population before its reported initial public offering (IPO).