The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong until further notice, impacting cross-border e-commerce companies that rely on USPS for last-mile deliveries. This change comes after President Trump signed executive orders imposing tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. The elimination of the “de minimis” provision, which allowed duty-free shipments under $800, is part of these orders. Chinese e-commerce firms like Shein and Temu have utilized this loophole to ship packages to the U.S., but the suspension could lead to increased costs for sellers and consumers. Lawmakers and trade officials have argued that de minimis imports give Chinese companies an unfair advantage and potentially allow illicit drugs like fentanyl to enter the U.S. Through opening distribution centers in the U.S., some Chinese e-commerce platforms have mitigated the impact of the suspension on their business models. However, it is uncertain whether these platforms can sustain their growth in the U.S. if subject to tariffs. Overall, the temporary suspension of inbound packages from China and Hong Kong via USPS has significant implications for cross-border e-commerce and trade relations between the U.S. and these countries.
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