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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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