US Accuses China of Tariff Evasion as Apple Develops AI Model for China

On August 14, 2026, the United States accused China of evading tariffs, with Washington claiming that dozens of countries helped China circumvent Trump-era tariffs. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly developing its own AI model for the Chinese market, with support from Alibaba, according to exclusive sources. This move comes amid deepening US-China tech decoupling, highlighted by Trump's 100% tariff on drones. The developments underscore the ongoing tensions and strategic shifts in US-China economic and technological relations.