The US has placed India on a watchlist, alleging involvement in a shadow trans-shipment network aiding China in evading tariffs, with AI planned for enforcement measures.
The US says these countries are part of a 'shadow trans-shipment network' that helps China evade high tariffs
Aug 14, 2026
08:55 am
What's the storyThe United States has accused over 40 countries, including India, of being part of a "shadow trans-shipment network" that helps China evade high tariffs.
The allegation was made in a White House report titled "The Great Transshipment Scam," championed by top trade adviser Peter Navarro.
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