The White House released a report Thursday revealing that countries are routing their exports through third parties to avoid U.S. tariffs, causing tax revenue losses estimated between $19 billion and $26 billion annually. The report highlights that China responded to new tariffs in 2018 by sending goods to nations ranging from Mexico to Malaysia for packaging and limited assembly, a practice known as transshipping. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said China is laundering its exports through more than 40 countries. The total value of transshipped goods each year is estimated between $34.2 billion and $303 billion, with a central figure of $75 billion.
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