#tariff-avoidance
(14 articles)Southeast Asia imports surge as US tariffs redirect Asia trade flows
Trump's tariff policies have created a bifurcated impact on US-Asia trade flows. While overall trade with Asia contracted, imports from Southeast Asian nations—particularly Vietnam, Thailand, and Indo
Companies Dodge U.S. Tariffs with Global Sourcing Strategy
A CNBC survey indicates that threatened U.S. tariffs will not trigger the anticipated reshoring wave that policymakers hoped for. Rather than bringing manufacturing back to America, companies are acti
UK-EU Extend Trade Rules to Avoid EV Tariffs
The UK and EU have successfully extended their trade rules framework, averting the imposition of tariffs on electric vehicle trade between the two regions. This agreement represents a critical stabili
Importers Reroute $300B in U.S. Shipments to Dodge Tariffs
U.S. importers have rerouted more than $300 billion in merchandise through alternative supply chain pathways to circumvent tariff impacts, signaling a fundamental shift in how companies are managing t
Trump's Transshipment Tariffs Accelerate Supply Chain Fragmentation
The Trump administration's latest tariff policies targeting transshipment routes are intensifying supply chain fragmentation on a global scale, with particular pressure on China-US trade flows. Transs
U.S. Companies Deploy Diversification to Counter China Tariffs
U.S. companies are actively restructuring their supply chains to mitigate exposure to escalating China tariffs, marking a structural shift in global procurement strategies. Rather than absorbing tarif
US Accuses China of Record Tariff Evasion Schemes
The United States has formally accused China of engaging in systematic and record-breaking efforts to circumvent import tariffs, signaling an escalation in trade friction between the two nations. This
US SMEs Shift to Multi-Sourcing Strategy to Combat Tariffs
US-based small and mid-sized enterprises are fundamentally restructuring their supply chain strategies in response to tariff pressures, with supplier diversification and extended procurement planning
U.S.-EU Trade Deal Sidesteps Tariffs but Shifts Supply Chain Risk
The recent U.S.-EU trade agreement successfully averted an immediate tariff conflict that could have disrupted transatlantic commerce. However, supply chain professionals should recognize that while t
Brazil & India Forge Trade Alliance Amid Trump Tariff Disruptions
Brazil and India are accelerating bilateral trade partnerships in direct response to the tariff environment created by recent US trade policy changes. This represents a strategic realignment of global
Four Tariff Reduction Strategies to Lower Supply Chain Costs
Supply chain leaders face mounting pressure from escalating tariff environments globally, particularly affecting cross-border trade flows and cost structures. This article addresses the critical chall
US Imports Rise Despite 2025 Tariffs; Exports Stable
In the first half of 2025, U.S. merchandise imports have increased despite elevated tariff regimes, challenging conventional expectations that tariffs would suppress incoming goods. Simultaneously, ex
Supply-Chain Economics Outweigh Tariff Political Pressure
This article examines the tension between political tariff rhetoric and the pragmatic economic decisions driving supply chain behavior. Despite tariff threats and protectionist messaging from policyma
US-China Trade War Tariff Avoidance: Key Lessons for Supply Chains
A new CEPR research report examines tariff avoidance behaviors and import measurement dynamics that emerged during the first US-China trade war. The analysis provides critical lessons for supply chain