US accuses 9 Latin American countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
Three Latin American governments that moved against Chinese commercial interests over the past year were named in a White House report on Thursday, which accused Chinese exporters of routing goods through third countries to evade US tariffs. Mexico, Panama and Colombia now join Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic among more than 40 countries the report says carry…
A White House report accused nine Latin American countries of aiding China in evading US tariffs by using illegal transshipment practices. Mexico, Panama and Colombia joined Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic on the list of high-risk countries for transshipment. The report, titled "The Great Transshipment Scam," argues that Chinese exporters respond to US tariffs by routing goods through third countries, which allows them to evade tariffs and lower duties.
The countries identified as engaging in illegal transshipment face penalties of up to 40 percent for goods that enter the US through unfair means. The report was released six weeks before US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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