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    • GreenKnight23@lemmy.worldEnglish
      14·
      4 hours ago

      no, they were given the option.

      1. split into two companies
      2. close down operations in the US

      that’s pretty cut a dry they chose to end operations in the US. The US didn’t ban them.

      • Bronzebeard@lemm.eeEnglish
        21·
        2 hours ago

        They banned them from operating in the US (unless certain criteria which kills their company were met)

        So yes, they were banned. How daft are you?

        • GreenKnight23@lemmy.worldEnglish
          11·
          17 minutes ago

          so when other companies that refuse to adhere to labor laws in the US move their factories to other countries, are they banned?

          • Bronzebeard@lemm.eeEnglish
            1·
            15 minutes ago

            You don’t seem to understand how this ban is being enforced, do you? Please sit down and let the adults talk.