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US says 40+ countries helped China dodge billions in tariffs

14 August 2026 · in 80 words

US says 40+ countries helped China dodge billions in tariffs

The White House claims over 40 nations, including Canada and Japan, helped China avoid tens of billions in US import duties. Transshipping involves moving goods through countries with lower tariffs to hide their true origin. The report was published weeks ahead of a planned meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington.

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