The US Postal Service (USPS) says that it stopped accepting plots from the mainland China and Hong Kong until further notice.
Suspension will not affect letters, according to Statement on the company’s website.
USPS did not offer a reason for the decision, but comes after US President Donald Trump sent an additional 10% tariffs on all goods imported to the US from China.
The Trump Executive Order also eliminated the exemption that enabled goods worth $ 800 (£ 641) or less to enter the US without paying customs or certain taxes.
The so-called Minimis is the tax hole facing increased oversight in recent years as Chinese giants of e-commerce such as Shein and TEMs used it to reach millions of U.S. customers.
In response China said it would implement tariffs on some American imports.
From 10. February coal and liquefied natural gases (LNG) will face 15% imposed. Raw oil, agricultural machinery and cars large motor will be subjected to a tariff by 10%.
The President Trump is expected to talk to his Chinese counterpart XI who is coming in the coming days.
“Trump tariff changes are especially sharp if the goods are previously delivered through e-commerce from China,” Deborah Elms Commercial experts said.
Close to half of all plots entering the United States in Minimis, they were sent from China, according to the 2023 report. Years by the American Congress for China.
U.S. officials pointed out that the large flow of plots entering the country through this exemption made it increasingly difficult to show them for possible illegal goods.
2025-02-05 08:07:00
