US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China
Published On Feb 4, 2025, 10:08 PM
The US Postal Service (USPS) has temporarily halted the acceptance of parcels from mainland China and Hong Kong, although letters will still be permitted. This suspension is unexplained but arises in the context of recent tariff increases imposed by President Trump on goods from China, especially impacting e-commerce shipments that previously benefitted from a tax exemption for small-value imports. The decision is likely to complicate logistics and e-commerce operations reliant on Chinese goods, a significant portion of which once entered the US through this exemption.
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The suspension of parcel acceptance from China could lead to reduced imports and chronic supply chain delays for companies dependent on Chinese e-commerce goods. This situation could adversely affect retailers and logistics companies that handle Chinese goods, particularly e-commerce platforms like Amazon.
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With new tariffs on goods from China, including those shipped via e-commerce, U.S. consumers might see a shift toward local alternatives or different sourcing methods, potentially benefiting companies that focus on domestic production or other international suppliers.
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