US charges dozens of countries with aiding China to dodge tariffs through transshipment networks

The White House says more than 40 countries participate in a 'Great Transshipment Scam' that hides Chinese goods in shipments to dodge US tariffs, naming the EU, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan, South Korea and several Southeast Asian nations as key enablers. AI-assisted enforcement is being rolled out at borders as part of a broader push, while Democratic-led states sue the tariffs and experts say the administration is pursuing new ways to pressure market access.