Examining Forced Labor In The Auto Supply Chain

The modern West has largely abolished slavery, a practice that seems far less troubling to certain regimes. Amid accusations that some companies abroad use forced labor, questions have arisen about whether such practices may have touched the supply chains behind the cars we drive.

Tracing the origins of automotive components raises difficult ethical questions. The issue is a sobering reminder that complex global supply chains can obscure troubling labor practices, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability.