Starting Friday, small-ticket items valued under $800 shipped from China to the United States will no longer be exempt from tariffs, a shift driven by President Trump's desire to close a loophole linked to the fentanyl trade. This decision is anticipated to elevate product prices for American consumers accustomed to affordable imports and affect independent online sellers who rely on the cheap importation of goods from China. Retail giants like Walmart and Amazon are also concerned about the implications of these tariffs on their shifting e-commerce strategies.
Small-ticket items shipped to the United States from China will no longer be exempt from tariffs starting on Friday, marking a significant policy shift.
The repeal of the de minimis loophole is expected to increase prices for American consumers and impact online vendors who rely on inexpensive imports.
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