How ‘origin washing’ is helping Chinese exporters dodge Trump tariffs – Times of India

How ‘origin washing’ is helping Chinese exporters dodge Trump tariffs – Times of India

Chinese exporters are increasingly utilizing “origin washing” tactics to circumvent hefty US tariffs, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA). These tactics are being promoted via Chinese social media platforms, offering methods to bypass tariffs by re-exporting goods or misrepresenting manufacturing locations.Promotional videos on platforms like Xiaohongshu (RedNote) and Douyin (the Chinese version…

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NYC principal faces scrutiny for allegedly using parent’s address to dodge ,000 tuition fees in daughter’s school – The Times of India

NYC principal faces scrutiny for allegedly using parent’s address to dodge $5,000 tuition fees in daughter’s school – The Times of India

A Brooklyn school principal has been accused of using a fraudulent address to enroll her daughter in a higher-performing school near her workplace, effectively avoiding thousands of dollars in non-resident tuition fees.Samantha McElhaney John, the principal of PS 327 Dr. Rose B. English in Brownsville since September 2023, allegedly listed a Brooklyn address instead of…

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DEI ban in US colleges: Some tweak names to dodge federal crackdown, others stay silent – The Times of India

DEI ban in US colleges: Some tweak names to dodge federal crackdown, others stay silent – The Times of India

President Donald Trump. (Getty Images) Within hours of stepping back into the Oval Office, President Donald Trump wasted no time dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His administration swiftly moved to defund federal DEI programs, placing employees on paid leave and signaling an aggressive rollback. The crackdown extends beyond government agencies—higher education institutions now…

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