Rubio, Mullin urged to crack down on Labubu dolls made with cotton from Chinese region notorious for forced labor concerns

May 20, 2026 · 5:29 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 36 views

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There is growing pressure on the Department of Homeland Security to halt imports of Labubu dolls due to concerns over forced labor in their supply chain. A recent test revealed that a significant portion of the cotton used in these dolls comes from Xinjiang, a region linked to human rights abuses against the Uyghur population. Advocacy groups have urged officials to take immediate action to prevent these products from entering the U.S. market.

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▪The Department of Homeland Security is facing calls to stop shipments of Labubu dolls linked to forced labor in Xinjiang.
▪A test found that 16 out of 20 Labubu dolls contained cotton sourced from Xinjiang, where human rights violations are reported.
▪Pop Mart, the company behind Labubu dolls, has announced plans to expand its U.S. presence despite the controversy.

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Politics exclusive Rubio, Mullin urged to crack down on Labubu dolls made with cotton from Chinese region notorious for forced labor concerns By Ryan King Published May 20, 2026, 1:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security is coming under pressure to sequester shipments of Labubu dolls coming into the US due to forced labor concerns. A test found that 16 of 20 of Pop Mart’s plush monster toys were comprised of some cotton from Xinjiang, where China is accused of carrying out human rights violations against the Muslim Uyghur population.

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