US Snail blocks parcel deliveries to American consumers

Source: CNN Business

“The US Postal Service (USPS) says it has suspended the acceptance of incoming international parcels from China and Hong Kong until further notice, threatening the business models of e-commerce giants Shein and Temu. It did not provide a reason for the suspension, but said in a statement Tuesday the flow of letters will not be affected. USPS did not provide any additional information on the suspension when contacted by CNN. The announcement comes just days after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that terminated the ‘de minimis’ exemption, a long-standing rule that allowed anyone, including exporters, to ship packages worth less than $800 to the United States without duties or needing to undergo inspections.” (02/05/25)

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/business/us-postal-service-suspends-parcels-china-intl-hnk/index.html