US Postal Service Suspends Incoming Parcels from China and Hong Kong
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The trade war between the US and China has escalated. The US Postal Service has announced an indefinite suspension of incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong. Notably, 30% of small parcels arriving in the US come from just two Chinese companies—Shein and Temu. This decision was made within the framework of Donald Trump's trade policy against China, significantly impacting American consumers who rely on Chinese e-commerce platforms.
Although the US Postal Service has not disclosed the specific reasons for this restriction, experts attribute it to Trump's broader tariff policies. His measures against China include:
Comprehensive tariffs on imports
The elimination of duty-free exemptions for low-value packages
According to a 2023 US government report, 30% of small parcels entering the country originate from Shein and Temu. As a result, this decision may lead to price increases for American consumers.
With Trump's new tariffs on Chinese goods taking effect, Beijing has responded with countermeasures. China has imposed new tariffs on US imports, including:
15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas
10% tariff on oil, agricultural machinery, and large vehicles
Additionally, the Chinese government has announced an investigation into Google and US-based fashion companies, including the brands Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
Chinese officials have emphasized that these actions are a direct response to the US’s "unilateral tariff hikes" and have stated their intention to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization.
China has expanded its retaliatory measures by imposing new export restrictions on rare metals and chemicals, including:
Tungsten
Tellurium
Bismuth
Molybdenum
These materials are critical for various industries, particularly electronics and military technology.
Mexico and Canada have not remained unaffected by Trump's tariff policies. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck last-minute deals with Trump to delay US-imposed tariffs for 30 days.
Mexico: Deployed 10,000 border troops to the US border
Canada: Appointed a “Fentanyl Czar” and announced plans to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations
Comprehensive tariffs on imports
The elimination of duty-free exemptions for low-value packages
According to a 2023 US government report, 30% of small parcels entering the country originate from Shein and Temu. As a result, this decision may lead to price increases for American consumers.
With Trump's new tariffs on Chinese goods taking effect, Beijing has responded with countermeasures. China has imposed new tariffs on US imports, including:
15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas
10% tariff on oil, agricultural machinery, and large vehicles
Additionally, the Chinese government has announced an investigation into Google and US-based fashion companies, including the brands Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
Chinese officials have emphasized that these actions are a direct response to the US’s "unilateral tariff hikes" and have stated their intention to file a complaint with the World Trade Organization.
China has expanded its retaliatory measures by imposing new export restrictions on rare metals and chemicals, including:
Tungsten
Tellurium
Bismuth
Molybdenum
These materials are critical for various industries, particularly electronics and military technology.
Mexico and Canada have not remained unaffected by Trump's tariff policies. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck last-minute deals with Trump to delay US-imposed tariffs for 30 days.
Mexico: Deployed 10,000 border troops to the US border
Canada: Appointed a “Fentanyl Czar” and announced plans to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations
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