The White House has placed India among countries at highest risk of being used to circumvent US tariffs on Chinese goods, citing an estimated $67 billion in goods allegedly transshipped through India, Mexico and Vietnam in 2025. However, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), led by Ajay Srivastava, has challenged the evidence, noting that the report does not disclose India's share of the figure or identify any Indian exporter or specific fraudulent shipment. The story examines the US allegations, India's role in global supply chains, the distinction between legitimate manufacturing and tariff evasion, and the potential impact of tougher US checks on Indian exporters.

White House alleges that companies are systematically routing trade through third-party nations to evade US tariffs.

According to a report, foreign countries are transshipping as much as $75 billion in goods to the U.S. each year to evade tariffs.

The US has put India among more than 40 countries it says face risks of becoming conduits for Chinese goods seeking to avoid American tariffs, potentially adding another…

The US accuses over 40 nations of aiding China in tariff evasion through transshipments, unveiling AI solutions to combat the issue.

The United States has identified India as a potential conduit for Chinese goods evading tariffs. Exporters in over forty nations are accused of rerouting shipments to bypass US…