A new White House report alleges nine Latin American countries are facilitating China’s circumvention of US tariffs on goods. Mexico, Panama, and Colombia were recently added to a list of over 40 nations – including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic – identified as high-risk locations for illegal transshipment. This practice involves routing products through intermediate countries to disguise their origin and avoid duties imposed by the US. The report highlights concerns about Chinese exporters exploiting these routes to bypass tariffs implemented during the Trump administration. The accusations suggest a potential disruption of trade flows and a challenge to the enforcement of US trade policy. Washington has not yet detailed specific actions it will take in response to these findings. The report aims to pressure these nations to bolster customs enforcement and combat illicit trade practices.