#tariff-evasion
(15 articles)Singapore Cracks Down on Tariff Evasion Via Transshipment
Singapore has publicly committed to preventing its status as a leading transhipment and trading hub from being exploited for tariff circumvention schemes. Deputy PM and Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong's s
Singapore Defends Against US 'Shadow Transhipment' Allegations
The United States has accused Singapore of participating in a "shadow transhipment network" that facilitates Chinese exporters' circumvention of American tariffs. In response, Singapore's Prime Minist
Tariff Evasion Schemes Proliferate as Trade Duties Escalate
Rising tariff rates are driving a surge in trade fraud and accounting manipulation schemes designed to minimize or evade duty payments. Companies are increasingly resorting to misclassification of goo
US Flags Dozens of Nations in China Tariff Evasion Report
The US government has released a significant report identifying dozens of nations allegedly aiding China in circumventing American tariffs through transshipment, relabeling, and other evasion tactics.
US Exposes Global Tariff Evasion Network Involving 40+ Countries
The White House has released a formal report titled "The Great Transhipment Scam" alleging that over 40 countries, prominently including Singapore and Vietnam, have knowingly facilitated the transhipm
U.S. Customs Deploys AI 'Detective Border' to Combat $40-303B Tariff Fraud
The White House has released a comprehensive analysis of illegal transshipment schemes designed to evade U.S. tariffs, revealing a systemic trade fraud network that may cost the Treasury between $40 b
US Deploys AI to Catch 40 Countries Helping China Evade Tariffs
The Trump administration is employing artificial intelligence technology to identify and accuse 40 countries of facilitating transshipment schemes designed to help Chinese manufacturers circumvent new
White House Targets Illegal Transshipment Scheme Costing US Economy
The White House has formally identified and named a systematic problem it calls 'The Great Transshipment Scam'—a coordinated effort by exporters to circumvent U.S. tariffs by routing goods through low
AI Powers Trump's Tariff Evasion Crackdown on Imports
The Trump administration is escalating tariff enforcement by deploying artificial intelligence systems to identify and prevent tariff evasion schemes at U.S. borders. This represents a significant str
Taiwan LED Maker Pays $5.2M Settlement Over Falsified Customs
Everlight Electronics and its U.S. subsidiary have agreed to pay $5.15 million to resolve allegations of knowingly misrepresenting the country of origin on Chinese-manufactured LEDs to evade Section 3
US Forced-Labour Tariffs Hit 60 Economies: What Supply Chain Teams Must Know
The United States has expanded forced-labour tariff measures to imports from 60 economies, marking a significant escalation in trade enforcement policy with wide-ranging implications for global supply
DOJ Creates Permanent Unit for Supply Chain Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice has established a dedicated prosecutorial unit—the Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section (GTCES)—housed within the National Fraud Enforcement Division, signaling a
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
Plastic Bag Importer Settles $7.3M Customs Fraud Over Origin Misrepresentation
RediBagUSA, a New York-based plastic bag manufacturer, has agreed to pay $7.3 million to settle allegations of customs fraud involving the deliberate misrepresentation of product country of origin. Th
Customs Fraud Cases Surge: $570M Recovered in 5 Months
The U.S. Department of Justice is dramatically escalating customs fraud enforcement using the False Claims Act, with recoveries totaling over $570 million in just the first five months of 2026—already