Local sources from United States: BBC, Value Added Resource.
UK coverage: Financial Times.
Postal services around the world, including prominent providers like Royal Mail and DHL, have announced a temporary suspension of some deliveries to the United States in response to the recent overhaul of US tariff rules. The adjustments come after the US President’s decision to end the global import tax exemption for low-value parcels, a move aimed at closing duty evasion loopholes and preventing the entry of illicit materials. This policy shift affects packages valued over $100, though gifts under this threshold are exempt from the new regulations. The decision has forced postal services and online marketplaces to pause certain shipments to the US or seek ways to adapt to the compliance requirements, with the hope of resuming normal operations swiftly. International postal services from across Europe and Asia, including countries such as Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, New Zealand, and Korea, have been hit by these changes, with many announcing temporary halts or modifications to their shipping processes to the US. The end of the duty-free de minimis exemption for low-value packages and updated tariffs, as dictated by an executive order from President Trump, has necessitated these adjustments. E-commerce platforms such as Etsy and eBay are also scrambling to adjust their shipping label services and provide guidance to sellers on navigating the new customs duties landscape. To assist shippers in complying with the US import rules, the UK’s Royal Mail is rolling out a Postal Delivered Duties Paid service. The global postal community and online sellers are now faced with the challenge of adapting to these significant changes in the US trade policy, reflecting the broader implications for international commerce and the flow of goods into the United States.
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