White House accuses over 40 countries of helping China avoid US tariffs
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- The White House released a Thursday report titled "The Great Transshipment Scam" accusing China of routing billions of dollars in goods through other countries to dodge President Trump's 2018 tariffs.
- The report named more than 40 countries as allegedly helping China circumvent U.S. tariffs, framing the scheme as a coordinated evasion effort.
- The alleged transshipment cost the U.S. billions of dollars in lost tariff revenue, according to the report.
- Trump's 2018 tariffs — the policy the report says is being undermined — serve as the backdrop, with the White House positioning the findings as justification for tougher enforcement.
Why it matters: By naming 40+ countries as alleged enablers, the White House is expanding its tariff fight beyond Beijing and putting pressure on trading partners — including U.S. allies — to police goods flows or face scrutiny. The report's framing transforms a bilateral U.S.-China dispute into a multilateral compliance demand that could complicate ongoing diplomatic relationships.
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