They say they hope to end that practice by next year, presumably by lowering production costs, not by raising the price to previous levels.

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The unverifiability and unenforceability of a ban on production of such devices, however, virtually ensures that this practice will continue in the future.

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While consumers in the United Kingdom pay a marginal premium, if any, for ethically sourced produce, the practice can make a real difference at the source of production.

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Columbia Sportswear said it didn't authorize this production, and cut ties with the Vietnamese factory soon after it found out about the practice.

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