
USPS will continue to accept packages from China and Hong Kong, reversing prior decision
The U.S. Postal Service announced Wednesday it will continue accepting all inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong, quickly reversing the suspension that went into effect Tuesday.
"The USPS and Customs and Border Protection are working closely together to implement an efficient collection mechanism for the new China tariffs to ensure the least disruption to package delivery," the USPS website reads.
As part of President Donald Trump's executive orders imposing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, he also halted the "de minimis" trade loophole that allows low-value packages to come in duty-free from China and other countries, Reuters reported. Retailers Shein and Temu may raise prices, as together they account for more than 30% of packages shipped to the U.S. under "de minimis," according to Reuters.
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USPS lifting pause latest in flurry of tariff moves
Trump previously announced he would impose tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada, scheduled to go into effect Tuesday.
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He subsequently paused the 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods following talks with the countries' leaders, President Claudia Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who agreed to help with border security.
But the 10% tariff on Chinese goods went into effect Tuesday morning. Shortly after, China's finance ministry announced it would start imposing targeted tariffs of 15% for U.S. coal and 10% for crude oil, farm equipment and some cars. Trump told reporters Tuesday, "that's fine" and he was in no rush to talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
USPS responded to USA TODAY's inquiry about the decision reversal by referring to the statement on the website.
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Contributing: Reuters
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