#tariff-avoidance
(19 articles)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
EU Approves US Trade Deal, Averting Major Tariff Conflict
The European Union has approved a trade deal with the United States designed to prevent an escalation of tariff conflicts that could have disrupted transatlantic commerce significantly. This approval
EU Approves U.S. Trade Deal Ahead of Trump Deadline
The European Union Parliament has approved a trade agreement with the United States ahead of a Trump administration deadline, marking a significant development in transatlantic trade relations. This a
Why Tariff-Jumping Reveals Flaws in Protectionist Trade Policy
The article argues that tariff-jumping—where companies relocate manufacturing or shift sourcing to avoid tariffs—does not validate tariff effectiveness. Instead, it demonstrates a fundamental flaw: wh
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
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
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
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