USPS Suspends Packages Amid US-China Trade War

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has temporarily halted the acceptance of packages from China and Hong Kong, following President Trump's decision to revoke the 'de minimis' rule that exempted packages under $800 from duties. This move is part of a broader trade dispute, with Trump imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, prompting retaliatory tariffs from China on U.S. goods. The suspension affects e-commerce firms like Shein and Temu, which heavily rely on the de minimis exemption to ship low-cost goods to the U.S. However, letters and flat mail from these regions will continue to be accepted. The trade tensions have also led to increased inspections at the border, with trucks being turned away if they contain goods from China. The situation is dynamic, with ongoing updates expected as the trade war continues to evolve.