# US report places India in China tariff-evasion risk network 2026-08-14T23:31:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets A White House report has named India among more than 40 countries and trading jurisdictions at risk of helping Chinese goods bypass higher US tariffs. The report, The Great Transshipment Scam, places India in its first tier and identifies the Pune-Gujarat-Chennai production belt as a possible route for pumps and compressors. It estimates that $67 billion in China-linked goods reached the US through hubs including India, Mexico and Vietnam in 2025, causing an estimated $28 billion in lost tariff revenue. It gives no India-specific figure and says the risk is embedded in legitimate trade flows. The Ministry of External Affairs said India was studying the report’s findings and methodology. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has robust customs and origin rules, with violations dealt with under law. The Global Trade Research Initiative questioned the report’s approach, warning that legitimate manufacturing could be treated as illegal transshipment. US Customs may use shipment data and artificial intelligence to target suspicious consignments, raising the prospect of more inspections and delays. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com - rediff.com Tags: China, GTRI, India, Ministry of External Affairs, United States, White House Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-report-names-india-in-alleged-china-tariff-evasion-network/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-report-names-india-in-alleged-china-tariff-evasion-network/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.