USPS Halts Chinese Package Imports: Widespread Backlash Expected
Effective immediately, the United States Postal Service has temporarily suspended the acceptance of packages originating from China and Hong Kong, excluding letters and flats. This action follows President Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese goods and China’s subsequent retaliatory tariffs, which also eliminated a duty-free exemption for low-value packages. The suspension, for an unspecified duration, impacts online retailers like Shein and Temu and may be related to increased difficulty screening packages for security risks. The timing coincides with planned discussions between Presidents Trump and Xi.
John Q. Hosedrinker