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Senate Report: BMW, Others Used Parts from Chinese Supplier Linked to Forced Labor

May 20, 2024 1 min read

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A congressional investigation has revealed that BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volkswagen imported parts from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group (JWD), a Chinese supplier linked to forced labor programs in Xinjiang. The report indicated that BMW shipped at least 8,000 MINI vehicles containing these parts to the US after JWD was added to a US government list of companies involved in forced labor. These parts were part of an electronic unit purchased from Lear Corp., a supplier of automotive electrical systems.

The investigation, led by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, highlighted that both BMW and Jaguar Land Rover continued importing components from the Chinese company even after being notified of the banned products in their supply chain. The part in question is a LAN transformer, essential for vehicle electronic communication. The findings come as the US enforces a law aimed at blocking goods from Xinjiang unless importers can prove they do not use forced labor. Volkswagen has taken steps to address the issue, while BMW did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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