India responds to a U.S. proposal tied to forced-labour concerns by disputing findings in a USTR report and asking for a review. According to reports, India says it takes elimination of forced labour seriously as a constitutional obligation and as a matter of international law and principle. India’s government statements also indicate it highlights concerns with the USTR’s report and the conclusions it presents against India. In the same context, India seeks scrutiny of the proposed tariff measures, arguing that the USTR’s process and findings contain issues. The Indian position, as described by outlets, is not a denial of the importance of addressing forced labour, but a challenge to the basis for the U.S. actions. The reporting also shows India characterizes the USTR findings as flawed and calls for reconsideration. The issue centers on whether the evidence and determinations in the USTR report support the proposed tariff approach and how any review should be conducted.