Wed, 05 Feb 2025

US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong

It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.

* The US Postal Service (USPS) has temporarily stopped accepting parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong.
* Letters will still be accepted, but parcel shipments will be halted until further notice without explanation.
* This decision follows President Trump's imposition of a 10% tariff on all goods imported from China.
* China has retaliated by imposing tariffs on some US imports, including coal, liquefied natural gas, and certain vehicles.
* Trade expert Deborah Elms notes that the de minimis tax loophole allowed Chinese e-commerce giants to reach millions of US customers.
* The USPS decision is expected to affect nearly half of all parcels entering the US from China.
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