USPS accepting packages from China, reversing decision

The U.S. Postal Service said it will again accept inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong after saying on Tuesday it would not. 

The disruption came on the same day as President Trump’s 10% tariffs went into effect

Trump’s tariffs on China

The backstory:

Trump’s tariffs on China went into effect Tuesday, and were met by retaliatory tariffs from the country just moments later.

China also said it was beginning an antitrust investigation into Google.

The Canadian and Mexican tariffs are still delayed for further border security and trade talks.

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Packages from China 

FILE - Packages roll along a conveyor belt as the U.S. Postal Service prepares them for delivery at the Royal Palm Processing and Distribution Center on December 17, 2024 in Opa Locka, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

By the numbers:

Trump’s tariff order also ended a customs exception that allowed small value parcels to enter the U.S. without paying tax. That meant any package worth less than $800 could flow into the country tax-free. 

Dig deeper:

As such, the U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday that it had to temporarily stop accepting inbound packages from China and Hong Kong Posts, effective immediately.

American shoppers were warned and preparing to see delays or even cancellations on orders from popular online platforms. 

Retailers like Shein and Temu have relied on USPS for affordable shipping, often delivering goods directly from China rather than through U.S. warehouses.

What's next:

The USPS said Wednesday that it was working with Customs and Border Protection to implement a collection process for the new China tariffs to avoid delivery disruptions.

The Source: Information in this article was taken from the U.S. Postal Service and The Associated Press. This story was reported from Detroit.

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