US says dozens of countries help China evade Trump tariffs

The White House released a report this week estimating that the United States loses “tens of billions of dollars” each year in revenue due to transshipments that evade customs duties and other trade taxes. The analysis, compiled by the Office of the United States Trade Representative in conjunction with the Treasury Department, defines transshipment as the practice of routing imported goods through a third‑country port or warehouse before re‑exporting them to the United States, thereby obscuring the true origin of the merchandise and sidestepping applicable tariffs.

According to the report, the scale of the loss reflects gaps in current enforcement mechanisms and the growing sophistication of supply‑chain networks that facilitate the practice. The administration plans to strengthen inter‑agency coordination, increase data sharing with foreign customs authorities, and deploy advanced analytics to identify suspicious shipment patterns. Officials said the proposed measures aim to safeguard revenue, protect domestic manufacturers, and ensure that trade rules are applied consistently across all import pathways.