Giant Group recently provided an update regarding its March 5 meeting with officials from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Forced Labor Division concerning the Withhold Release Order (WRO) affecting Giant’s Taiwan manufacturing operations.
The company stated that Giant Group CEO Phoebe Liu and Chief Legal Officer Daniel Chen met with CBP analysts reviewing the case in a working-level meeting. At the outset of the meeting, reportedly, Liu paid tribute to Giant’s founder, King Liu, reaffirming “the company’s continued commitment to the core values he established, including integrity, trustworthiness, proactiveness, efficiency, and resilience.”
CBP reportedly told the company that the Giant case remains a priority and that it is adding personnel to speed the review process.
Giant said it has submitted relevant documentation at CBP’s request, and these materials are under review.
The meeting also reportedly addressed follow-up questions raised by CBP, to which Giant provided detailed responses, according to the company’s reporting. Giant said, “Overall, the discussion was constructive and productive.”
Giant Group also stated that “a timely completion of the review and the revocation of the WRO are important not only for the company’s integrity, business, workers, and customers in the United States, but also for maintaining public confidence in the WRO process.”
Giant said it will continue to maintain communication with CBP, through virtual and in-person meetings, to address any follow-up questions, support the review process, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
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