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Shein Spends $600,000 on US Lobbying As It Faces Washington Scrutiny

In addition to the $230,000 Shein paid to lobbying operations at Akin Gump and Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures in the first quarter.
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Fast-fashion giant Shein spent $600,000 on US lobbying efforts in the second quarter. (Shutterstock)

Fast-fashion giant Shein spent $600,000 on US lobbying efforts in the second quarter as it continues to face questions from lawmakers about forced labour and its opaque supply chain.

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