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Trump delayed tariffs on low-cost packages from China

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 5 that postpones tariffs on low-cost imports from China.
Tariffs on low-cost packages will be paused until the Department of Commerce confirms proper measures for processing and duty collection.
About half of all de minimis shipments into the United States originated from China, according to a 2023 report by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
In response to Trump's orders, China’s Ministry of Finance announced it would impose counter-tariffs on various U.S. Goods.

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The Detroit News

Editorial: Trump shouldn’t push his luck on tariffs

Voters proved in the 2024 election they have long memories when it comes to politicians who inflict financial pain on their families.

13 days ago·Detroit, United States

Trump Suspends Tariffs on Millions of China's Low Value Packages · Global Voices

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages coming from China, apparently to give federal agencies time to organize how to process millions of these shipments that enter the U.S. border every day without paying taxes.

13 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

Donald Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve

Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled up

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Benzinga

Trump Administration Delays Suspension Of Duty-Free Imports From China Under De Minimis Rule

The Trump administration has decided to delay the suspension of the de minimis provision, which allows duty-free entry for packages valued under $800. What Happened: The delay will remain in place until the Commerce Department can establish systems to efficiently process and collect tariff revenues, according to a new executive action announced on Friday. This decision affects both Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein, Temu, and Aliexpress, a…

14 days ago·New York, United States

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Hong Kong Free Press

US to temporarily allow duty-free relief for small parcels from China and Hong Kong

The US will temporarily allow small parcels from China to enter under a duty-free exemption, a White House order said Friday, postponing a rule that sparked trade fears.

15 days ago·Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Trump pauses de minimis repeal as packages pile up at US customs

U.S. President Donald Trump paused his administration's repeal of duty-free treatment of low-cost packages from China on Friday, giving the Commerce Department time to make the order workable, after the rapid change created disruptions for customs inspectors, postal and delivery services and online retailers.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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