The USPS experienced a brief, chaotic suspension of parcel acceptance from China and Hong Kong due to new tariff policies enacted by President Trump, causing confusion as it quickly resumed operations. The suspension aimed to develop a collection method for tariffs on small packages, which were previously exempt under a de minimis policy. This policy allowed companies like Shein and Temu to import goods without tariffs; however, its termination has introduced complexities in the shipping process as USPS adapts to these changes in the global shipping landscape.
In a matter of hours, the USPS said it had suspended and then resumed accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong. The head-spinning move comes as the carrier develops a way to collect tariffs on small packages.
The challenge likely facing USPS and other shipping firms arises from the fact that, ordinarily, companies are the ones to pay any tariffs on the products they bring in from overseas.
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