European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over
import tariffs

The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages
coming into the United States is causing multiple international postal
services to pause shipping as they await more clarity on the rule.

The exemption, known as the " de minimis " exemption, allows packages
worth less than $800 to come into the U.S. duty free. A total of 1.36
billion packages were sent in 2024 under this exemption, for goods
worth $64.6 billion, according to data from the U.S. Customs and
Border Patrol Agency.

It is set to expire Friday. On Saturday, postal services around Europe announced that they are suspending the shipment of many packages to
the United States amid confusion over new import duties.

https://apnews.com/article/us-tariffs-goods-services-suspension-85c7b36b9e92c0e640dfe2ac418cd907

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On Sat, 23 Aug 2025 18:53:00 -0500, JAB <[email protected]d> wrote:

European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over
import tariffs

List of places suspending some US parcel shipments grows as tariff
exemption ends

Japan, Australia and Taiwan have joined a growing list of places
suspending some parcel shipments to the United States following the implementation of new rules under President Donald Trump's
administration that will end tariff exemptions.
...
The "de minimis" exemption, which allowed shipments of goods worth
$800 or less to enter the United States duty free, will be eliminated
starting Friday.
...
The looming tariff exemption deadline has prompted international
postal service DHL to stop accepting shipments to the US starting
August 25, joining European peers in halting shipments.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/27/economy/postal-service-halt-japan-australia-intl-hnk

new rules under President Donald Trump

Going to be lots of pissed off folks.....when packages are sent, those receiving will know about the Trump tax.

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The de minimis exemption, which allowed imported packages worth less
than $800 to enter the U.S. without facing any duties, will end for
all countries on August 29.

https://bsky.app/profile/forbes.com/post/3lxhj6le5pd2g

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On Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:21:05 -0500
JAB <[email protected]d> wrote:

The de minimis exemption, which allowed imported packages worth less
than $800 to enter the U.S. without facing any duties, will end for
all countries on August 29.

I've got to say: this is probably a smart move. For all the outrage
about Trump (some of which is my own), the guy is correcting a lot of
stuff that needed to be corrected.

Close the loopholes!

(also: close the loopholes that let billionaires avoid their
responsibility, too)

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[snippeth]

The de minimis exemption, which allowed imported packages worth less
than $800 to enter the U.S. without facing any duties, will end for
all countries on August 29.

I've got to say: this is probably a smart move. For all the outrage
about Trump (some of which is my own), the guy is correcting a lot of
stuff that needed to be corrected.

gotta disagree a bit on this one. The issue isn't so much having
or not having a tariff, it's the absurd horror of classifying what
the item is and calculating the taxing.

A much better option would have been:

Under $50, zero

up to $500, 5 percent

$500.01 to $1,500, 10 percrnt.

Over $1,500, get out the HP-35


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On Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:17:40 -0600, Retrograde
<[email protected]d> wrote:

I've got to say: this is probably a smart move.

Yes/No....there are different situations to evaluate.

Say you want a GPS geodetic antenna...base station quality...which
are not made in USA. Get it from China for say $1,200.00 US, or pay a
USA reseller for the same product for $3,000.00.

I do not support resellers when a product is not produced in US, who
spike the price.

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On Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:17:40 -0600, Retrograde
<[email protected]d> wrote:

I've got to say: this is probably a smart move.

But..."Online retailers say increased costs due to the new duties will
have to be paid by U.S. buyers." https://bsky.app/profile/forbes.com/post/3lxjzwi5jy52e

It depends upon the specific item....

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On Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:52:46 -0000 (UTC)
danny burstein <[email protected]> wrote:

gotta disagree a bit on this one. The issue isn't so much having
or not having a tariff, it's the absurd horror of classifying what
the item is and calculating the taxing.

A much better option would have been:
Under $50, zero
up to $500, 5 percent
$500.01 to $1,500, 10 percrnt.
Over $1,500, get out the HP-35

Yes, I like that! Simple is good, and there's no point having an
expensive process that outweighs the value of the item itself.

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On Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:17:40 -0600, Retrograde
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Close the loopholes!

Say after WWII to end of 1970s, the US business model for US produced
products was basically:

Producer >>> Middlemen(s) >>> Brick/Mortar Stores >>> Consumers

Sometime around 1980s, some US producers started moving plants
elsewhere where labor was cheaper, along with reduced regulations.

Then in 2000 era via Internet came online merchants like Amazon, which
pissed off Trump and Brick/Mortar businesses. But this model increases
package carriers bussiness:

US/Foreign Producers >>> Amazon >>> Consumers

Buying directly from US producers is possible sometimes, but
generally, the full retail price is paid, plus shipping. Buying from
foreign suppliers (companies or resellers) eliminates US's middlemen
and brick/mortar businesses.

Points are:

1. Middlemen and brick/mortar businesses jackup costs

2. Consumers buying via Internet sites with lower prices, with
products made elsewhere, increases package carrier business.

Also, foreign companies have bought US companies, and now must pay
higher tariffs if not 100% made in USA, which is a kick in the butt to
them.

For those US companies that have their products manufactured elsewhere
were to produce these products in US, their prices would
skyrocket...with some real inflation.

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On Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:17:40 -0600, Retrograde
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Close the loopholes!

Trump supports oil/gas industries, so he eliminate government
incentives for EVs, and solar/wind projects.

In Trump 1.0 he indicated his support for brick/mortar stores and hate
for Amazon (online resellers), so in Trump 2.0 came high tariffs,
which are not based upon economic trading differences.

He does speak with his country club members, who most likely speak
about loss of profits because of this/that reason.

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