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US accuses India of helping China evade tariffs, weighs penalties
US accuses India of helping China evade tariffs, weighs penalties
The White House is considering anti-transhipment penalties against India, accusing New Delhi of helping Chinese goods bypass US tariffs. Washington claims it is losing $19 billion to $26 billion annually through this…
The Story in Brief
The White House is considering anti-transhipment penalties against India, accusing New Delhi of helping Chinese goods bypass US tariffs. Washington claims it is losing $19 billion to $26 billion annually through this route, Livemint reports. The move threatens to escalate trade tensions between the two nations.
Separately, former US President Donald Trump has alleged that Iran has 'no money' and faces '300% inflation', touting a 'wall of steel' naval blockade in the Strait. The claims, reported by Livemint, come amid heightened US-Iran rhetoric.
The Indian Opinion
The transhipment accusation paints India as a backdoor for Chinese goods, a narrative that conveniently ignores India's own anti-dumping measures and rules of origin checks. The $19-26 billion figure sounds precise, but the White House has not shared its methodology. Watch for the actual tariff actions: will Washington target specific Indian sectors, or is this negotiating bluster before the next trade deal?
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
