Shein’s IPO faces frosty reception in Washington

Shein’s IPO filing is sparking fresh talk in Washington that the fast-fashion company deserves considerable scrutiny for possible links to forced labor in China and other problems, even as it has made efforts to respond to critics.

“If the fast-fashion giant Shein wants to go public in the U.S., they should have to prove to American consumers that their products are not sourced from forced labor,” said Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia in a statement.

“As…