President Trump has temporarily paused the removal of the de minimis exemption for goods from China, which allows duty-free entry for packages valued under $800. This decision, issued via executive order, seeks to alleviate recent implementation challenges and confusion regarding high fees for customers and businesses. The pause will remain until the Secretary of Commerce confirms that necessary systems for processing tariffs are in place. Despite this temporary halt, a 10 percent tariff on goods from China continues to apply, along with paused tariffs against Mexico and Canada.
The executive order halts the removal of the de minimis exemption to alleviate confusion and excessive fees affecting businesses and consumers.
The pause addresses major issues in processing and collecting fees on the increased volume of packages previously exempt from tariffs.
President Trump has indicated that the de minimis exemption will remain in place until the Secretary of Commerce confirms adequate systems are established.
Tariffs aimed at Chinese goods are still enforced, though those against Mexico and Canada have been temporarily postponed.
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