📊Executive Summary

The Trump administration has reported significant revenue losses due to countries circumventing U.S. tariffs by routing exports through third nations. This practice, known as transshipping, particularly involves China using countries like Mexico and Malaysia to package and assemble goods, thereby avoiding tariffs. The estimated loss ranges from $19 billion to $26 billion annually, with implications for U.S. manufacturing sectors including electronics. The administration plans to implement stricter trade frameworks to penalize countries engaging in this practice, which could impact procurement strategies for U.S. companies sourcing from affected regions....