WASHINGTON — The United States has blacklisted Thailand and Malaysia for failing to meet its minimum standards in fighting human trafficking, a move that could strain relations with two important U.S. partners in Asia. The State Department, however, improved its rating of strategic rival China. The department cited Beijing's steps to abolish
US Blacklists Thailand, Malaysia Over Trafficking
The United States has blacklisted Thailand and Malaysia for failing to meet its minimum standards in fighting human trafficking.