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evasion
Trade US report names India among 41 countries enabling Chinese goods to bypass tariffs
A US report titled 'The Great Transshipment Scam' authored by Peter Navarro classified India and 40 other countries as enablers of Chinese tariff evasion. The report estimated $67 billion in US-bound goods were trans-shipped through Mexico, India, and Vietnam in 2025, costing $28 billion in lost tariff revenue. It named India's Pune-Gujarat-Chennai belt among 'Ugly Sister City pairs' enabling the practice.
Trade US report: more than 40 countries helped China dodge Trump tariffs, White House claims
The White House released a report Thursday alleging that more than 40 countries, including Canada, India, Mexico, Japan and South Korea, helped China evade US tariffs by routing exports through nations with lower duties. The report cited estimates of $30bn-$300bn in goods moved via transshipping and said the US is deploying AI tools to catch such practices.
Trade New registries emerge for shadow fleet as Russia becomes dominant flag state
Russia has become the leading flag state for the sanctioned shadow fleet, with over 213 tankers now flying its flag, according to maritime risk firm Windward. New registries in Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea, and Oman are attracting sanctioned vessels as Western enforcement intensifies. Equatorial Guinea's registry shows governance gaps, while Cameroon remains the second-largest flag despite expelling vessels.
Trade U.S. Military Uses Iranian Smuggling Tactic for Gulf Oil Transfers Amid Strait Closure
The U.S. military has conducted scores of ship-to-ship oil transfers off Fujairah and Sohar since early May, employing a shuttling technique previously used by Iran to evade sanctions. The operation, involving at least 92 ships, aims to maintain Gulf energy exports after Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, causing the biggest global energy supply disruption in history. An Apache helicopter involved in the mission was shot down by Iran on June 9.
Trade U.S. Intensifies Tariff Fraud Crackdown on Importers
The U.S. government is intensifying its efforts to combat tariff fraud, targeting importers involved in duty evasion. Recent cases highlight the use of the False Claims Act and whistleblower complaints to address misclassification and undervaluation of imports.