Trump reinstates tariff exemption for certain cheap shipments – for now
The Trump administration on Friday delayed the suspension of the so-called de minimis provision, which allows packages worth less than $800 to enter the country duty-free, a move that helps low-cost shopping sites from China that sell everything from fast fashion to furniture.
Trump delays removal of tariff exemption for cheaper imports
Days after signing an order to revoke the de minimis exemption, the president opted to let it continue until the U.S. government has a system for collecting tariffs on Chinese goods.
Trump Just Eliminated the $800 Duty-Free Exemption for Imports From China. It Could Be a Disaster for Small Businesses
The removal of the provision, which benefitted fast-fashion retailer Shein and the marketplace Temu, could lead to higher prices and delays for shipments.
Unexpected fees shock U.S. consumers as Trump ends $800 duty-free imports from China
This exemption had fueled the growth of cross-border e-commerce, particularly benefiting platforms selling low-cost items from China like Temu and Shein. Now, the sudden imposition of
Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China
US President Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on small packages from China, after his sudden order ending duty-free treatment for shipments worth less than $800 (£645) left the US postal service and other agencies scrambling to comply.
Trump's Tariffs on China Bite US Bargain-Hunting Online Shoppers
Prices will rise for Americans who buy $5 shirts, $10 lamps and $20 shoes on direct-from-China shopping sites like Shein and Temu after U.S. President Donald Trump this week imposed 10% tariffs on goods from China.
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China hits back with export controls, Canada and Mexico remain under threat. USPS closes then reopens "di minimis" small package loophole
China challenges Trump tariffs at WTO, package shippers warn of chaos
China filed a World Trade Organization complaint on Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's new 10% tariff on Chinese imports and his cancellation of a duty-free exemption for low-value packages,
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Why Trump Is Closing a Trade Exemption for China
Under U.S. tax law, the de minimis exemption lets companies avoid import taxes and customs inspections on international shipments with a retail value of
Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week
The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, ...
Confusion reigns and stocks sink as Trump announces more tariffs
Momentary relief was met with the stark reality Friday that President Donald Trump is not done with this chaotic tariff ...
How the U.S. has used tariffs throughout history — and why Trump is different, economists say
President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.
Trump's trade chief nominee Greer says universal tariff needs more study
Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. trade representative, said on Thursday that a universal tariff ...
Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry
For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves.
Using Tariffs to Try to Turn Canada into American State Backfired in the Past
Instead of compelling Canada to become an American state, the 1890 McKinley Tariff drove Canada into British hands.
Trump says he'll pursue 'reciprocal' tariffs in latest bid to decrease US trade deficit
Trump said he'd announce a plan next week to impose "reciprocal" tariffs on countries instead of a "flat fee." ...
Canada Makes Case to US States Against Return of Trump Tariffs
Canada will keep trying to persuade the Trump administration to drop its tariff plans, in part by reaching out to US states ...