White House says over 40 nations help China evade U.S. tariffs

White House says over 40 nations help China evade U.S. tariffs

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On August 14 the White House said that more than 40 countries are part of a logistics network that mislabels Chinese goods to avoid U. S.

tariffs. The administration’s report, issued on August 13, estimated that such transshipment schemes cost the United States $19-$26 billion in lost tariff revenue each year and warned that China and over forty other nations are using these routes to evade duties.

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August 14, 2026
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White House reports $112 billion gap in U.S. imports linked to tariff evasion
White House reports $112 billion gap in U.S. imports linked to tariff evasion

Fortune • 14 Aug 19:33

The administration says transshipment schemes, largely involving China, are costing billions in lost revenue and has issued new rules to curb foreign importers of record.

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White House says over 40 nations aid China in evading U.S. tariffs
White House says over 40 nations aid China in evading U.S. tariffs

Al Jazeera • 14 Aug 08:49

A White House report alleges that more than 40 countries are part of a logistics network that mislabels Chinese goods to avoid U.S. tariffs, costing the U.S. billions in revenue.

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White House report says over 40 nations facilitated China's evasion of U.S. tariffs
White House report says over 40 nations facilitated China's evasion of U.S. tariffs

BBC • 14 Aug 03:09

A U.S. administration report alleges that more than 40 countries have helped China bypass American tariffs by routing exports through nations with lower duties, a claim that comes ahead of a planned meeting between President Trump and President Xi.

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White House report flags China and dozens of nations for tariff-avoidance via transshipment
White House report flags China and dozens of nations for tariff-avoidance via transshipment

Fox News • 14 Aug 01:51

A White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy report warns that China and more than 40 other countries are using transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs, estimating annual revenue losses of $19-$26 billion.

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August 13, 2026
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White House report says China and other nations use transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
White House report says China and other nations use transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

AP News • 13 Aug 17:18

A White House trade report estimates that transshipment of goods through third countries costs the United States $19 billion to $26 billion in lost tariff revenue each year.

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