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The United States Will Close De Minimis Exemptions in May 2025

In March 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order announcing the removal of duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value goods from China Mainland and Hong Kong. This policy change will take effect on May 2, 2025. Under the new regulation, all imported goods valued at $800 or below tha...

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2025-04-05

UPS Aims to Scale Back Shipments for Amazon by 50%

Recently, United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) announced a significant reduction in its shipping volume with Amazon.com Inc., cutting their business by 50%. This strategic move, expected to take full effect by June 2026, marks a major shift in the logistics industry and poses new challenges for warehous...

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2025-03-22

Trump Temporarily Halts Tariffs on Low-Value Chinese Packages

On February 1st, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing an additional 10% tariff on most Chinese goods. This order also included a provision to eliminate the de minimis exemption for Chinese imports, a long-standing policy allowing packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. with...

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2025-02-14