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

Key Points:

• The White House reported that over 40 countries, including Canada, India, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea, have assisted China in circumventing US tariffs by routing exports through nations with lower American import duties.
• The US accuses China of using transshipping tactics, involving repackaging goods and routing them through third countries to evade tens of billions of dollars in tariffs, describing it as "fraud cloaked in paperwork."
• China’s embassy in Washington criticized the US tariff measures, emphasizing that trade wars have no winners and opposing unilateral actions that harm third-party interests.
• The report comes amid ongoing US-China tensions and ahead of a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, potentially complicating trade negotiations.
• Despite a temporary pause in tariffs following talks in May 2025, both countries continue to impose sanctions and restrictions, reflecting persistent trade disputes.