[criddell]

Chinese manufacturers don't pay US tariffs, the entities importing the goods do.

[cwillu]

They will still play games to access a large-but-protectionist market at a discount.

[codedokode]

With their prices do they need to make a discount?

[cwillu]

Huh? What prices?

The discount is from importing/re-exporting to access your market for cheaper than they otherwise would.