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US accuses more than 40 countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs

  • Posted on August 13, 2026
  • By Financial Times
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  • 1 min read
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The White House has identified over 40 nations allegedly facilitating China's circumvention of American tariffs through sophisticated transshipment operations. This coordinated effort is estimated to redirect approximately $60 billion in trade value, undermining Trump administration's protectionist policies. Countries including Canada, Japan, and European Union members are accused of enabling goods to pass through their territories, allowing Chinese products to reach US markets while evading imposed levies. These accusations highlight growing tensions in global trade dynamics and raise questions about enforcement mechanisms in international commerce.

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US accuses more than 40 countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
US accuses more than 40 countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs

White House says Canada, Japan, EU and others enabling the evasion of levies for $60bn in trade via ‘transshipment scam’
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