How Chinese Manufacturers Could Reroute Trade to Avoid U.S. Tariffs

How Chinese Manufacturers Could Reroute Trade to Avoid U.S. Tariffs

In early 2025, President Donald Trump’s reinstated tariff regime shook the foundations of global supply chains. With sweeping duties—10% to 25%—on goods imported from China, the administration aims to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., reduce reliance on Chinese imports, and push for better trade terms. But history—and corporate ingenuity—suggests that when tariffs rise, workarounds […]