WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of a new suite of voluntary self-assessment tools to empower U.S. companies to strengthen their global supply chains, protect their brands, and defend American workers from unfair competition due to labor abuses overseas. Formally announced during an event hosted by the department and co-sponsored by the Responsible Business Alliance today, the launch is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to put American workers first and restore fair competition for U.S. businesses.“The Labor Department remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting American industry from foreign labor abuse and deceptive trade practices,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. “Under President Trump’s bold leadership, the American worker always comes first. Our new suite of self-assessment tools gives American businesses the critical resources they need to identify and eliminate risks, fortify global supply chains, and engage in the global economy from a position of strength and dominance.”  “American workers should never lose out because foreign competitors cut corners, exploit labor, and rig the system,” said U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. “These new self-assessment tools put power back where it belongs – with American businesses – so they can spot risks early, fix problems fast, and build competitive, resilient supply chains. Strong due diligence and clear standards protect American jobs and American industry – leveling the playing field for American workers. We owe them nothing less.”The voluntary self-assessment tools provide practical, user-friendly guidance to help companies evaluate labor practices, map supply-chain risks, and take concrete steps to ensure alignment with U.S. law banning imports made with forced labor, while strengthening supply chains that support American workers and American industry.The self-assessment tools launched today are: LaborShield: A mobile app that features information on egregious labor violations in over 145 countries. ImportWatch: A resource that brings together the department’s labor abuse research with U.S. import data from the U.S. Census Bureau to produce a red-flag list of all high-risk goods for U.S. importers.SourcingStrong: A tool to help U.S. businesses build strong labor due diligence systems to identify and manage risk in their supply chains.Supply Chain Traceability Portal: The portal provides visibility across supply chains and beyond the first tier to expose where exploitative labor hides.Coordinated by the department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs, the launch reflects the Department of Labor’s ongoing commitment to standing up for American workers, cracking down on unfair foreign labor practices, and ensuring U.S. businesses are not put at a disadvantage. By equipping companies with actionable tools, the department is helping businesses reduce risk, strengthen supply chains, and compete from a position of strength.ILAB increases American job and wage growth by combating foreign labor abuse and unfair trade practices in global supply chains that undermine U.S. prosperity and security.Learn more about the department’s work to make global competition fair for American workers.