How to dodge tariffs on Chinese goods

February 20, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: Fast-paced radio news magazine with host-led interviews, expert analysis, on-the-ground reports, market updates, and a Friday news panel—classic public radio economics show.
The Key Players:
- Kai Risdall: Charismatic host steering the chaos of tariff news with dry wit and quick pivots.
- Martha Gimble: Yale Budget Lab director, providing macro data and calm skepticism.
- April Hemas: Iowa corn/soybean farmer, delivering gritty real-world farmer frustration.
- Panel: David Gura (Bloomberg) and Rachel Siegel (Washington Post) for sharp, banter-filled weekly recap.
- Others: Gretchen Blau (customs broker), Wesley Rule (violin shop owner), reporter on transshipping.
The Vibe: Educational yet tense—analytical deep dive into economic uncertainty, laced with wry humor and "now what?" shrugs amid tariff drama.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:01) **🎙️ Introduction: Martha Gimble, Executive Director of Yale Budget Lab**
2 (05:51) **Customs Broker on Tariff Implementation Challenges**
3 (07:54) **Transshipping to Evade Tariffs**
4 (10:14) **Farmer Perspective on Tariffs and Markets**
5 (16:29) **Weekly Economic Wrap-Up with David Gura (Bloomberg) & Rachel Siegel (Washington Post)**
6 (23:02) **Small Business Impact: Wesley Rule (Knoxville Fine Violins)**

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Show Notes

The Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump’s tariffs today. We’ll discuss how the decision might affect businesses and consumers. Also in this episode: Since Trump announced those tariffs, some importers have figured out ways to avoid them. One way is through “transhipping” — making a pit stop en route to the U.S. and claiming the goods originated there, rather than China. Plus, we’ll talk to a few business owners who are planning for potential tariff changes.

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