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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
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US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs

From BBC News · () English

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  • The White House reported that over 40 countries have facilitated China's evasion of US tariffs by rerouting exports through nations with lower import duties.
  • This practice, known as transshipping, has allegedly cost American jobs and billions in revenue, according to White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.
  • The report, which names countries like Canada, India, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea, comes ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

The White House has accused more than 40 countries of aiding China in circumventing US tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. A report released Thursday claims these nations have served as conduits for Chinese exports, allowing them to enter the US under lower import duty rates.

trade wars have no winners

— Chinese embassy spokespersonResponding to the White House report on countries helping China dodge US tariffs.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro stated that this practice, referred to as transshipping, has resulted in significant losses for American jobs and billions of dollars in revenue. The report specifically names Canada, India, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea among the countries allegedly involved in this scheme.

China's embassy in Washington responded by stating that "trade wars have no winners" and that it opposes the US tariff measures. A spokesperson emphasized that "any unilateral actions or agreements concerning transshipped goods must not target or harm the interests of third parties."

any unilateral actions or agreements concerning transshipped goods must not target or harm the interests of third parties.

— Chinese embassy spokespersonCommenting on the US accusations of tariff evasion.

The report's release precedes an anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington. The White House alleges that China has been "taking advantage" of transshipping by repackaging goods in third countries to conceal their origin and benefit from lower tariffs, describing the process as "fraud cloaked in paperwork."

American jobs and billions in revenue

— Peter NavarroDescribing the alleged economic impact of China's tariff evasion.

To combat these efforts, the US has reportedly deployed artificial intelligence tools. The ongoing trade dispute and accusations of tariff evasion are expected to be a key point of discussion during the upcoming summit between the two leaders.

taking advantage

— White HouseAccusing China of exploiting the transshipping practice.
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