Sen. Rubio Urges UK to Investigate Chinese Fashion Brand Shein’s London IPO Plan

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is urging the UK Chancellor to fully investigate Chinese fast-fashion company Shein before allowing it to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. In a letter dated June 10 to the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Mr. Rubio informed him of Shein’s “unethical” business practices, including “alleged exploitation of forced labor and trade loopholes.” The senator urged Mr. Hunt to take action to address the matter. “Slave labor, sweatshops, and trade tricks are the dirty secrets behind Shein’s success,” Mr. Rubio wrote. “I trust you will treat these allegations against Shein with the utmost seriousness, investigate them fully, and take appropriate action to protect investors.”...