Christina owns a boutique and is ordering jewelry made using semi-precious stones from a supplier in Mexico. Due to low wages in Mexico, her supplier promised an excellent wholesale price for these goods. You agree with Christina when she explains to you that international business law is very clear-cut with these dealings. As long as the supplier is not breaking any labor laws in his country, her social responsibility is covered.

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The fairness of requiring international suppliers to adhere to U.S. ethical standards is not as clear-cut as we would like it to be. U.S. businesses will be held to a higher standard by their customers and watchdogs. Particularly, the issue of low wages and child-labor laws in foreign countries is of great concern to socially conscious investors and customers.

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