White House accuses more than 40 nations of helping China dodge tariffs

The White House has accused more than 40 countries of potentially helping China evade US tariffs, alleging illegal transshipment and indirect routing of goods. The assessment argues that some partners benefit from preferential access or streamlined logistics that make them attractive conduits for tariff-dodging shipments. US officials said the effort is aimed at identifying higher-risk supply chains and tightening enforcement by Customs and Border Protection. The administration also signaled expanded use of new technology, including analytics and AI, to flag suspicious trade patterns faster.