#tariff-avoidance
(11 articles)U.S. Importers Reroute $300B to Dodge Trump Tariffs
U.S. importers are actively circumventing Trump administration tariffs by rerouting approximately $300 billion in goods through alternative countries and trade routes. This represents a significant st
Tariffs Reshape US Retail Peak Season Calendar and Import Timing
US retailers are fundamentally restructuring their seasonal import calendars in response to escalating tariff uncertainty and potential trade policy shifts. Rather than following traditional peak-seas
How Transshipping Helps Companies Dodge Tariffs on Chinese Goods
Transshipping represents a critical gray-zone strategy in international trade where goods originating in China are routed through intermediate ports in third countries to obscure their origin and pote
CMA CGM Shipping Surge as Importers Rush to Beat Trump Tariffs
CMA CGM, one of the world's largest container shipping lines, has reported a notable surge in customer demand driven by importers and retailers front-loading inventory to avoid anticipated tariff incr
US-Southeast Asia Trade Surges Despite Trump Tariffs
Despite elevated tariff pressures under Trump administration policies, US trade volumes with Southeast Asian nations and Taiwan are accelerating, signaling a deliberate supply chain diversification st
Tariff Avoidance Tactics: Lessons from US-China Trade War
This CEPR research examines tariff avoidance behaviors and measurement challenges that emerged during the initial US-China trade war, offering critical insights for supply chain professionals navigati
Retailers Rush Imports Ahead of Trump Tariffs in Trade War Echo
Retailers are executing a familiar playbook: front-loading imports ahead of anticipated tariff increases under a new Trump administration. This rush mirrors patterns from the 2018–2019 trade war, when
Mexico Gains Competitive Edge During U.S. Trade War
Mexico is emerging as a strategic beneficiary of heightened U.S.-China trade tensions, positioning itself as an attractive nearshoring destination for manufacturers seeking to avoid tariffs and mainta
Record 2.47M Containers Expected in July as Retailers Rush to Beat Tariffs
U.S. container ports are on track to handle a record 2.47 million TEUs in July 2026, representing the highest monthly volume since the post-pandemic recovery in 2022. This surge is driven by retailers
Freight Costs Spike as Importers Rush Shipments Ahead of Tariffs
Freight shipping costs are experiencing a dramatic surge as importers rush to move inventory into the United States ahead of anticipated tariff implementations. This front-loading behavior is creating
Retailers Rush Holiday Imports Early Amid Rising Tariff Concerns
Facing anticipated tariff increases, major U.S. retailers are frontloading holiday merchandise imports earlier than typical seasonal patterns, creating a compressed demand surge at ports and warehouse