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White House Says EU, 40 Countries Let China Evade Tariffs

8/16/2026

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The White House said the EU and 40 countries let Chinese goods evade U.S. tariffs.
A Commission spokesperson said the EU will cooperate on trade but retain regulatory autonomy.
The EU trimmed its Due Diligence and Reporting Directives to reduce paperwork, not to shield U.S. firms.
Labor Secretary Mark P. Puzder called the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism a tariff, while Brussels declined to shield U.S. firms from sustainability rules.

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The White House said the EU and 40 countries let Chinese goods evade U.S. tariffs.
A Commission spokesperson said the EU will cooperate on trade but retain regulatory autonomy.
The EU trimmed its Due Diligence and Reporting Directives to reduce paperwork, not to shield U.S. firms.
Labor Secretary Mark P. Puzder called the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism a tariff, while Brussels declined to shield U.S. firms from sustainability rules.