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US Ends $800 Tariff Exemption, Disrupting Global Shipping

US Ends $800 Tariff Exemption, Disrupting Global Shipping

Above: The US Postal Service (USPS) Dulles Processing and Distribution Center in Virginia on Dec. 14, 2023. Image copyright: Valerie Plesch/Contributor/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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This long-overdue policy change closes a dangerous loophole that allowed foreign companies to flood America with cheap, untaxed goods while smuggling fentanyl and counterfeit products. The exemption unfairly disadvantaged US manufacturers and retailers who had to compete against duty-free imports.

The abrupt implementation creates chaos for small businesses and consumers who will face higher prices and shipping delays. Many legitimate international sellers are cut off from US markets, and the rushed timeline prevents proper adaptation to new systems.


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