White House Report Claims Chinese Goods Are Routed Through More Than 40 Countries
China has strongly rejected allegations from the United States that Chinese companies are routing goods through dozens of countries to avoid American tariffs.
The dispute has added fresh tension to the growing trade confrontation between Washington and Beijing.
According to a report cited by the White House, Chinese products are allegedly being shipped through more than 40 countries before entering the United States.
The report claims the practice is designed to reduce or avoid tariffs imposed directly on Chinese-origin goods.
India and Israel are among the countries reportedly identified as possible transit routes in the US report.
Pakistan, however, is not listed among the countries allegedly being used to redirect Chinese goods into the American market.
The report estimates that such practices could potentially reduce tariff payments by as much as $300 billion.
US President Donald Trump shared the report on social media, drawing further attention to allegations of tariff circumvention by Chinese exporters.
The claims come as Washington continues to tighten its trade policies toward China and increase scrutiny of global supply chains.
Beijing Denies Deceptive Trade Practices and Warns Against Unilateral Tariffs
China has rejected the accusations and criticised the latest US trade measures.
The Chinese embassy in Washington said tariff and trade wars do not produce winners.
It also warned against harming the commercial interests of third countries through unilateral trade restrictions.
Chinese officials argued that goods moving through other countries should not automatically be treated as evidence of tariff evasion.
Beijing has also opposed Washington’s use of national security concerns to justify restrictions on Chinese goods.
Chinese authorities maintain that unilateral tariffs disrupt international trade and damage global economic stability.
The Chinese government said it would take necessary steps to defend its legitimate economic interests if additional restrictions were introduced.
Chinese officials and trade experts have also challenged allegations that companies are deliberately restructuring operations to deceive US customs authorities.
They argued that manufacturers increasingly operate across several countries as part of normal changes in global production networks.
Businesses frequently relocate manufacturing, assembly and distribution operations in response to costs, market access and supply-chain risks.
Chinese experts said such diversification should not automatically be classified as tariff avoidance.
Tariff Dispute Deepens as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
The latest confrontation highlights the continuing strain between the world’s two largest economies.
Trade, technology, manufacturing and market access remain major sources of disagreement between Washington and Beijing.
The United States has increasingly focused on preventing companies from using third countries to bypass tariffs and other trade restrictions.
Washington has also increased scrutiny of the origin of imported products and the level of manufacturing carried out in intermediary countries.
China, meanwhile, has repeatedly accused the United States of using tariffs and economic restrictions to contain Chinese businesses.
Beijing argues that protectionist policies threaten global supply chains and create uncertainty for companies operating internationally.
The latest allegations could increase pressure on countries that maintain strong manufacturing or trading relationships with China and the United States.
However, Pakistan has not been named in the cited US report as a route for allegedly tariff-evading Chinese exports.
The dispute is likely to remain a key part of wider US-China economic tensions as both governments seek to protect domestic industries and strengthen their positions in global trade.
