US accuses nine Latin American countries of helping China dodge Trump's tariffs
The United States has accused nine Latin American countries of serving as transshipment points that help Chinese goods evade tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump's trade policy. The allegation adds a new front to Washington's broader effort to curb Chinese trade circumvention.
The United States has accused nine Latin American countries of helping Chinese exporters circumvent tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump's trade policy, according to the South China Morning Post. US officials allege that goods are being rerouted through these countries to disguise their origin before entering American markets.
The accusation extends Washington's crackdown on tariff evasion beyond direct China-US trade routes, reflecting concern that the administration's tariff measures are being undermined through third-country transshipment. Officials have not named specific companies but say enforcement actions could follow.
The allegations could complicate US relations with the named Latin American countries as Washington weighs additional scrutiny or penalties. Trade analysts say the case highlights the growing difficulty of enforcing origin-based tariffs in a globally interconnected supply chain.
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