US Postal Service halts china parcels following new Trump trade measures

The US Post Service (USPS) has stopped accepting the parcels from the mainland of China and Hong Kong “until another notice”, as the new bases closed a loophole that allows saving customs duties for low -value goods.

The comment comes amid increasing tensions between the United States and China, which was ignited by former President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional 10 % tariff on all imports from the country.

A policy known as “De Minimis” in advance allows the parcels less than $ 800 (about 640 pounds) to enter the United States is tax exempt. Chinese fast fashion giants such as Shein and TEMU used this exemption to calm explosive growth, and charge insecure items to millions of American customers without incurring customs duties. The minimum rules apply to the United Kingdom, where the import threshold is 135 pounds, and within the European Union for goods less than 150 euros (124 pounds).

However, the increasing volumes – which arise from China – have pushed the officials to decline, noting the increasing risks of illegal or unorganized goods through customs. Usps said the letters were not affected by their suspension, but it refused to provide a detailed interpretation.

The shift in American policy echoes similar moves around the world. The European Union has announced plans to enhance tests on goods from e -commerce sites, and the name of Shein and TEMU as officials of any unsafe products or below the required level on their platforms. She also launched a coordinated investigation of Sheen’s compliance with European consumer laws.

This rift on imports from the duplicating fees is part of a wider escalation of commercial tensions. Beijing threatened, in turn, to impose reprisals on the chosen American brands, including PVH (the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger). Meanwhile, China was advancing in its weapons capabilities that AI-A-SELLESS drove, prompting Western authorities to express concerns about commercial imbalances and security threats.

Nick Sto, CEO of British Brands Monsoon & Accessorize, welcomed the changes in the US bases, on the pretext that the old system has benefited from online retailers who can charge goods without fees. He said: “It was a long time ago a complaint from retailers in the United Kingdom and Europeans that Shane used the vulnerability, not to pay customs duties, and build a company on an industrial scale.”

The noisy state of the United States and China commercial exhibitions is a small sign of mitigation. The talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping stopped, as the former American leader said he was “not rushing” to open new negotiations. Increasing border tensions raises concerns about a broader commercial war with consequences that extend beyond just a fast fashion.

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