News / VW auto supply chain falters as US 'forced labour' law delays imports

Volkswagen is facing pressure to sever its links with China following claims of forced labour in its supply chains and trust in the eastern powerhouse among western firms deteriorating.

US Customs impounded several thousand VW vehicles that arrived at ports because a Chinese subcomponent within the Audis, Bentleys and Porsches was believed to be manufactured in breach of forced labour laws.

The UK Financial Times quotes two people close to the German carmaker who said further ...