Trump signs order ending duty-free treatment for cheap shipments from China
- President Trump signed an executive order to end the de minimis exemption, effective May 2, 2025.
- The de minimis provision allowed duty-free entry for packages under $800, primarily from China.
- This action targets China and Hong Kong, impacting goods sold by platforms like Shein and Temu.
- Rosa L. DeLauro stated that this loophole let foreign exporters flood the market with goods.
- Ending the exemption could increase costs for consumers and force business strategy changes.
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Tax exemption for cheap imports to end, per Trump
A notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.
Trump closes loophole used by American shoppers to buy Chinese goods tariff-free
The so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.
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