Chinese companies offering "origin washing" services to avoid tariffs

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Chinese shipping companies have begun advertising "origin washing" services to manufacturers as a way to circumvent the Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese exports Advertisements have been posted on Chinese social media platforms and websites offering to re-route exports through other national ports in Asia to disguise the origin of goods and potentially avoid tariffs of 145 percent.   Guest:  Marc Mealy, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Office US-ASEAN Business Council  Producer: Grace Stranger

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