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Disruptions could affect clothing supply chains used by U.S. retailers and shoppers, including Walmart. The scale and duration of any U.S. supply effects are not reported.
ECONOMY • BANGLADESH
Bangladesh garment protests halt production at factories supplying global brands
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Tens of thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh are protesting for wages more than double their current level. Production has stopped at some factories supplying brands including H&M, Zara and Walmart, according to the South China Morning Post.
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